'Secure Your Pet Doors': Alameda Police Issue PSA After Raccoon Found In Home

ALAMEDA, CA — Police are advising Alameda residents to make sure their pet doors are secure, saying Animal Control officers have been "very busy" with wildlife going into people's homes.

The Alameda Police Department published a playful post asking residents to engage in a game of "I Spy!"

The photo of someone's office space appears normal at first, but keep looking, and something clearly doesn't belong.

"Did you spy this little fella?" the department said, posting a zoomed-in photo of a raccoon lying on its side under a desk.

"While you are searching, here is a friendly reminder for our Alameda community: Please remember to secure your pet doors when they’re not in use," the Alameda Police Department said in a statement Monday morning. "This is especially crucial at night or when you are away for an extended period of time."

Police say unsecured doors make for an easy entryway for "curious wildlife."

"A quick check before you leave or go to bed can be the difference between you and a new (unexpected) pet," police said.