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Keeping Pets Calm and Safe During Fourth of July Celebrations
- On July 4, 2025, experts issued guidance to keep pets safe and calm during Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations across Monterey County.
- The noisy fireworks and crowded events often cause anxiety and stress in pets, leading to risks like running away or injury if owners are unprepared.
- Authorities advise keeping pets indoors in quiet, enclosed spaces away from windows, ensuring yards are checked for hazardous debris, and securing companion animals to prevent escapes.
- Matt Lumadue noted that while fireworks are enjoyable for numerous individuals, they can be frightening for pets, and animal shelters often experience a 20-30% rise in intake around the holiday period.
- These precautions aim to reduce pet stress and casualties, emphasizing early preparations like updating microchip info and consulting vets for anxious animals' care.
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Veterinarians, rescues warn dog owners to keep close watch of their pets during fireworks shows | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Frightened and alone is a combination no dog-lover wants for beloved pets -- so Amanda Williams and her husband make sure their four dogs are safe and secure on the Fourth of July, a day in which fireworks light the sky and booms echo through the night near their wooded home.
Iowans should prep their pooches before a night of fireworks - Radio Iowa
Many Iowans will be celebrating the nation’s independence tonight by lighting the fuse on fireworks, and those big booms can be confusing and upsetting for some pets. Michelle Casey, with the Humane Society, says it’s likely -not- a good idea to take your dog to a fireworks display, either a big professional show or in […]
Luis Medina THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – The Fourth of July is the highest-paid weekend for lost pets in shelters, primarily due to loud noises and flashes from fireworks, which can scare pets into running away. Many animal shelters and animal control facilities are reporting a 30% to 60% increase in lost pets, according to national shelter data. This could spell trouble for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, which is already…
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – The Fourth of July is the highest-paid weekend for lost pets in shelters, primarily due to loud noises and flashes from fireworks, which can scare pets into running away. Many animal shelters and animal control facilities are reporting a 30% to 60% increase in lost pets, according to national shelter data. This could spell trouble for the Riverside County Animal Services Department, which is already over capacity.…
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