Most of the U.S. may be looking forward to July Fourth for dazzling displays of fireworks or setting off firecrackers and poppers with their neighbors.
NationalFILE - Rori Chang, of Glendale, Ariz., walks with her dog Ava as they leave the Maricopa Country Animal Care & Control facility after Ava was microchipped on June 30, 2023, in Phoenix. As most people look forward to July Fourth celebrations, those with pets are searching for solutions to the anxiety that fireworks bring.
Their behavior can range from cowering in corners to running away from home. Trying to figure out what will soothe a dog can practically feel like an annual tradition in itself. DeGroff prescribes either a gum gel that helps with noise phobia or anxiety pills. She is expecting numerous requests for meds as late as Monday. But dog owners shouldn't be asking so close to the holiday. A week before is best.
Doggy day cares are also trying to offer more resources. The franchise owners of several Phoenix-area locations of Dogtopia, a nationwide company, have brought in two to three additional staff over the past couple years, according to marketing manager David Duran. Maricopa County's two shelters are already currently over capacity with more than 800 dogs, so they will be hard-pressed to receive any more during the holiday. Not as many dogs were brought there on July Fourth during the coronavirus pandemic because fireworks shows were fewer, said Kim Powell, spokesperson for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. But with most local fireworks productions back on, county shelters are expecting the number of dogs arriving to jump by 30%-60%.
“When they get spooked, they’re not thinking rationally so it’s best to just be with them, keep an eye on them,” Powell said.
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