Happy 4th of July! Please remember to keep your pets safe. The Humane Society of the United States recommends these tips:
1. Keep your pets away from fireworks if at all possible.
2. Ask your vet for help if your pet is extremely scared of loud noises.
3. Protect your pets from heat. Don’t leave pets in a parked car.
4. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and ID tag. Even better – you should have your pets microchipped in case they get confused, lost and end up at a local shelter!
If your pet does become lost, contact your local animal control and surrounding shelters immediately and follow the rest of The HSUS’s advice for finding your pet.
Read more tips from HSUS to keep your pets safe this Independence Day!
I used to live in an “unincorporated” county, so there weren’t many rules for the fireworks in our neighborhood. One of my dogs had to be prescribed a mild sedative for the 4th of July, because he would get so scared. I would also have to stay indoors with him to keep him calm.
I miss him 🙁
First of all we wish you Very Very Happy Independence Day ..In India 15th August is coming. So we are ready to celebrate..You article is also amazing..Good Job..
This is real. My dogs hate those loud fireworks!
This is true. Dogs don`t like noise or heat and we should protect them.
so true my dog always runs under the table
Thanks for the great tips. My cat is very sensitive to loud noises and I can imagine that dogs are sensitive too.
Oh no 🙁 Thank you for making this known! I didn’t even think about pets trying to escape their yard! My dog did get scared, but she would just shake and we would hold her and pet her, reassuring her.