Fireworks Pet Precautions and Safety Tips
Humane Society of Central Oregon Prepares for Busiest Week of the Year
Bend, Ore. The noise and bright lights of fireworks delight humans, but can terrify our companion animals. The week surrounding the 4th of July is the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s busiest week of the year. There is a dramatic increase in lost and frightened animals due to the sounds of fireworks. If you lose or find a pet report it immediately to your local animal shelter.
When a pet runs away in fear, they can get disoriented and/or injured. The Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to offer the following tips to have a safe Fourth of July for your pet:
· Current identification tags on your pet(s) ensures a safe and quick return. Immediately report lost and found animals to the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541.382.3537.
· Keep your pet(s) inside the home in a safe area or in a crate. Leave music or a television playing if left alone.
· Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a tether. Dogs may chew through their tether, escape and become lost or become entangled in the tie-out, putting your dog at risk of injury or death.
· Do not take your pet to fireworks displays. The noise, sights and sounds are frightening.
· Keep pets away from all fireworks to prevent burns, hearing loss or eye damage. Safely dispose of spent fireworks. If eaten, they may cause digestive problems.
· Resist the urge to take your dog to Fourth of July celebrations. It may be too hot to leave your dog in the car and your dog may not be welcome.
· If you plan to go away for the weekend, identify your animal(s) with the phone number of the pet sitter or kennel. Make sure a pet sitter reports and reclaims your pet immediately at the Humane Society if lost.
· Keep your veterinarian’s and the emergency clinic’s phone numbers handy in case of an emergency.
Immediately report lost and found animals to your local Humane Society.
The Humane Society of Central Oregon sells Thundershirts and a variety of custom pet ID tags and provides free temporary tags. The Bend shelter is located just south of Reed Market on 27th Street.
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