The Fourth of July is a fun day for most of us, but it’s not so great for our four-legged kids. Most pets find the noise and commotion of the holiday stressful and may become so frightened by loud fireworks that they flee in fear and become lost. In fact, the busiest day of the year for animal shelters nationwide is July 5th, so it’s worth it to take these precautions this year to ensure your pets safety:
1. Don’t take your pet to fireworks displays. Although your dog may love to get out in public with you, very few animals enjoy the sound of fireworks. Most become terrified and will try to get away.
2. Never leave pets outside and unattended during fireworks. Even if they are in a fenced yard, animals panic, escape and get lost.
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3. Keep your pets inside your home. Your pet’s hearing is far more sensitive than yours. Keeping your cat or dog indoors helps them to feel protected, and the sound of a radio or TV can help mute the sound of fireworks.
4. Help your pet stay calm. If your pet gets anxious during thunderstorms, imagine how fireworks make her feel! Help her stay centered by using a thundershirt, homeopathic remedy or tranquilizers which you can purchase from your vet.
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5. ID tags and microchips are your pet’s ticket home. Make sure your pets are wearing identification and are microchipped, especially on July 4th, so they can be returned if they do get lost.
Fulton County Animal Services Pet of the Week: Izzy
Izzy is overflowling with cuteness! One look at her, and your heart will melt. This three year old, 40 lb. girl loves dogs and bonds very quickly with anyone who shows her affection. She has a little nub tail that she loves to wag, and she seems to be the kind of dog that falls in love with her human quickly. She would make an excellent companion for anyone who wants an affectionate dog. Although somewhere along the way to our shelter, Izzy got heartworms, we will treat her for a nominal fee when she is adopted. And if you adopt Izzy between July 4th through July 7th, she, like all dogs at our shelter, will only cost $40, including her spay, microchip and vaccines!
For more information on fostering or adopting Izzy, please contact. Kerry at kmoyershorton@fultonanimalservices.com or (404) 613-9157.
About Fulton County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, Fulton County Animal Service’s mission is to provide a humane environment for Fulton County’s homeless pets while placing them into loving, permanent homes, and to end pet overpopulation by promoting spay/neuter, advocating for life-saving public policy, increasing public awareness of homeless pets and educating the community about responsible pet ownership. To learn more, visit www.fultonanimalservices.com.