Celebrate Our Independence, Then Look For Your Adorable Pet On July 5th
Did you know that July 5th is the busiest day of the year at most animal shelters? I had no idea, but it makes sense. If you leave your pet outdoors at night on the 4th of July, you may be spending July 5th searching for your adorable pet.
The 4th Of July Is Very Scary For Animals, Many Are Lost On July 5th
We humans may love the sights and sounds of loud, booming fireworks on the 4th of July, but our pets do not. According to an article on Dogtime.com, July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters across the U.S.A.
For example, dogs have been known to jump over fences to try and get away from the noise. Indoor-outdoor cats which would normally come home when called, get spooked and flee. Even though firecrackers are illegal in Clark County, you know some kid in the neighborhood has some. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to take precautions with the pets you love.
Don’t Spend July 5th Searching Desperately For Your Pet
Dogtime.com has recommendations for fear that your pet will spook and try to escape with the loud bangs and booms on the 4th of July. After all, you don’t want to spend all day on July 5th searching for your furry friends. They’re like family to us.
First of all, you should always make sure your pet’s microchip and identification information is up-to-date. Generally, during 4th of July festivities, it is best to keep your loving pet in a cool room, indoors, behind a secure door. Additionally, you can turn on the radio or television to try and drown out the fireworks noise.
In any case, do not leave your pet unsupervised during fireworks shows. A dog on a chain will injure itself trying to flee when startled by loud noises. Your pooch may even strangle itself on the chain. Animals don’t really understand what’s happening. Fireworks are just loud and frightening to pets. A fenced-in dog will climb, dig, or jump, to try to escape the commotion.
Take precautions before the fireworks on the 4th of July so you don’t spend July 5th traveling to all the nearby animal shelters.
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Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
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