RainaK
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* tips for the 4th of July to keep pets safe*
I'm pasting this. Please post this on FB. SO many animals get spooked and lost every single year. Thank you.
Every year dozens of pets bolt in fear when the fireworks start. Statistics show more pets are found as strays and land at local shelters.
If your pet is lost or if you find a pet, you should file a report on AC&C's website @ www.nycacc.org.
Please.. this year.. Exercise CAUTION! For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Sparky with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets.
What you can do to help keep Sparky safe!
Tag 'Em - 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 will be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners. Also please be certain microchip contact information is currrent and up to date.
Exercise your pet. Tire your dog or cat out with plenty of exercise early in the day.
Pay attention - 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.
Never use fireworks around pets - While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals.
Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities. Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home.
Leave them at home! there are many family and group activities that are perfect for pets, but a public fireworks display or a picnic, cookout or any other type of gathering where fireworks will be set off isn't one of them - please resist the urge to take your pets to such an event.
Use a leash or carrier. If you must be outside with your pet, keep the pet on a leash or in carrier.
Don't 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.
Give them shelter, 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. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you're attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.
Keep it quiet, older pets grow more sensitive to loud noises, 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.
If you plan to go away for the holiday weekend, arrangements should be made to ensure that your pet is properly taken care of, in your absence.
Have a great holiday weekend, and please keep your pet safe!
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