With the Fourth of July coming up in a couple days, it is important to make sure your pets are safe while neighborhood fireworks are going off. Many pets are afraid of fireworks and cats and dogs are more likely to run away or go missing on the 4th of July than any other time of the year. The day after Independence Day is the busiest day of the year at most animal shelters in the United States. If you are proactive, you can keep your pet safe and calm during the fireworks displays by following these tips.
How to Keep Pets Safe During 4th of July Fireworks
Like most Americans, you are probably excited about the upcoming 4th of July festivities throughout the week of Independence Day. While you are out celebrating with fireworks, barbecues, and beer with your friends and family, it is important not to forget about your furry friends at home. The 4th of July can be an especially scary and dangerous time for cats, dogs, and other pets. Animals don’t understand what is going on when they hear fireworks going off outside, so they can become anxious and afraid. If they are able to get outside, they are likely to get spooked by the sounds of explosions and run away. Each year in the United States, July 5th is the busiest day for animal shelters, as an abundance of runaway pets are found roaming the streets and brought in.
To lessen the chance of harm coming to your furry friends, it is important to take some simple steps to reduce the likelihood that your dog, cat, or other pets are able to run away during fireworks or be otherwise traumatized or harmed as a result of the 4th of July celebrations.
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