Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.
An unidentified woman watches fireworks during Independence Day celebrations in a neighborhood in downtown Washington, DC on July 4, 2014.
"Many animals become so frightened by the noise and commotion of fireworks that they run from otherwise familiar environments and people, and sadly become lost," the American Humane Society says. "They may also suffer devastating or even fatal health effects from the stress."to bolt into roadways, which means more animals are struck and injured by vehicles.
Dogs should be secured on a leash or in a fenced yard. If you don’t have a leash, you can use a belt or a rope in the interim, but they shouldn’t be a permanent solution. Cats should be secured in a carrier or cardboard box with air holes. If you don’t have either, they can stay in a small room of your house or in your car for short time if the car is ventilated and not too hot.
Check for identification: If the pet is wearing an ID tag, try contacting the owner so the pet can be immediately returned. If you can’t reach the owner quickly, consider keeping the pet for a few hours to see if you get a callback. Immediately file a"found" report with your local animal shelter. If you can’t keep the pet, bring it to the shelter.
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