Red, White and BOO Is July 4th scary for your pets? Here are 7 Tips to help you through it. Consider July 4th the Halloween for pets. Some don't mind it; others want to run for the hills. Though your pets may never see the 4th of July celebration as a treat, here are some tricks to make the upcoming days more comfortable.
Also, please be sure your animals are in a secure, escape-proof spot. “We see an increase of lost/stray dogs come into the shelter every time a holiday or event includes fireworks or even loud noises,” says Karie McMahon, HSHV Animal Intake Manager. “Dogs can panic, jump fences, chew through leashes and will look for an escape route just to get away from the sounds. It’s not uncommon for dogs to travel a great distance out of sheer fear.” Check to see that your pets have appropriately fitting collars, up-to-date ID tags-- and microchips. While people who find your pet will first look for an ID tag, sometimes collars and tags fall off or get torn off by fences. Microchips are a must; research shows you're more than twice as likely to be reunited with your dog if he has a microchip-- and more than 2000 times more likely to be reunited with your lost cat if she has a microchip. HSHV provides microchips for a nominal cost; call us at (734) 662-4365. Finally, if your pet does slip away, call your local humane society or animal control facility right away. If you live in Washtenaw County or Plymouth, call HSHV at (734) 661-3545. |
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