Fourth of July Tips for Pets

With Fourth of July preparations just around the corner, one of the most common sights cropping up around America is fireworks tents. As you and your family stop to shop for the loudest and brightest pyrotechnics, stop to consider your pets. Pets have a much stronger sense of hearing and, more importantly, they don’t understand the difference between harmless fireworks and a life-threatening occasion to run and hide.

Often, terrified pets will jump fences or break free from their collars when fireworks are set off, making July 5th the busiest day of the year for animal shelters in the United States. After frantically searching for their lost pets, tired and distraught families finally find their scared, hungry and thirsty pets far from home. In this issue, some tips for keeping your pet from panicking this Independence Day, to make it a safe and enjoyable holiday for your entire family.