Pet owners should start preparing for fireworks now, shelters say
Fireworks are often the highlight of many Fourth of July celebrations. But not all residents, and especially pets, enjoy the bombs bursting in the air.
Thousands of animals are reported missing each year around Independence Day, with July 5 widely known as the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. Last year, the Animal Foundation took in 412 stray pets between July 1 and July 10.
Fireworks are often the highlight of many Fourth of July celebrations. But not all residents, and especially pets, enjoy the bombs bursting in the air.
Thousands of animals are reported missing each year around Independence Day, with July 5 widely known as the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. Last year, the Animal Foundation took in 412 stray pets between July 1 and July 10.