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It's mid-summer and people everywhere are taking some time off for an out-of-town vacation. In the midst of all the vacation planning it's easy to overlook an important fact... unless you've hired a house-sitter or someone is staying behind (although many of us think of them as family, pets don't count here!), your home will be vacant. Evidence of your time away may attract unwelcomed visitors. Be sure to add some preventive measures to your vacation planning checklist. Below are some links to articles that provide a wealth of information on things you can do to protect your property while you're away on vacation.