Fourth of July Gets Loud; Prepare Your for Pets for Scary Sounds

Fourth of July Gets Loud; Prepare Your for Pets for Scary Sounds

Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is encouraging pet owners to be ready “Before the Boom” to keep pets safe, secure and identifiable before fireworks begin for Fourth of July events. “Fireworks can frighten even calm pets, causing them to hide, panic, run, or escape through doors, windows, gates and fences,” SBCAS said. To help reduce lost pets and improve reunification, community members can plan ahead by microchipping pets, updating…