Tips To Protect Your Pets On The Fourth Of July.

Chance and my son, Keith, whom is a volunteer fireman with the Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department, want everyone to stay safe and be careful when putting off fireworks.


1. I know many people like to take their pets on outings, but resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.
2. Never, never leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe inside a car, your pet can suffer serious health effects—even death—in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen.
3. Keep your pets indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you've removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed. It has been proven that leaving a television or radio playing at normal volume will keep your pet company while you're attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.
4. If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4Th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.
5. Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death. People that chain dogs, really don't care about them anyway.
6. Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners. Micro-chipping your pet is a great way to ensure that you will be reunited, if your pet should become lost.

source for some of these tips came from the HSUS website.