06/30/2026
Please keep your pets safe!
🇺🇸 Before the Fourth of July celebrations begin, please take a moment to think about the animals in our community,and the shelters and rescues working so hard to protect them. 🇺🇸
This has been an incredibly difficult year for animal welfare organizations. Shelters are overcrowded, rescue groups are at capacity, foster homes are full, and volunteers are doing everything they can to keep up. Many facilities simply do not have space for another surge of lost pets.
Unfortunately, fireworks can make an already serious situation even worse.
Each year, frightened animals slip out of collars, break through fences, jump from windows, or run through open doors while trying to escape the noise. Some are never reunited with their families. Others are brought to shelters that are already struggling to find space for the animals currently in their care.
Please make your pet’s safety plan before July 4th arrives.
🐾 Confirm that your pet’s microchip is registered and that your phone number and address are current.
🐾 Check that collars fit securely and ID tags are readable.
🐾 Bring pets indoors well before fireworks begin.
🐾 Prepare a quiet, comfortable room with music, a television, or another source of background noise.
🐾 If your pet experiences severe fear or anxiety, contact your veterinarian now to discuss safe options. Please do not wait until the last minute.
🐾 Keep doors, windows, gates, and fences securely closed.
🐾 Never take pets to fireworks displays or leave them outside during fireworks.
A little preparation can prevent a pet from becoming lost,and can help keep another kennel available for an animal who truly has nowhere else to go.
Let’s celebrate responsibly and make sure our beloved four-legged family members are still safe at home and by our sides on July 5th. ❤️🐾
Need calming supplies? Many local pet stores have calming products displayed for the holiday. Check with your veterinarian about what may be appropriate for your pet before using a new product.
