Keeping Pets Safe During Firework Season: Animal Chronicles

For many people, fireworks are a fun way to celebrate summer holidays. For our pets, however, the loud noises, bright flashes and unexpected sounds can be frightening and overwhelming.

Every year animal shelters across the country see an increase in lost pets around holidays that involve fireworks. Even calm, well-adjusted animals can panic when startled and might try to escape through doors, windows or fences, or bolt from their leashes.

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