Dogs and The Fourth of July

Happy 4th of July!

This is the day when we celebrate by making a lot of noise!  Dogs, on the other hand, may panic and do anything to try to escape our celebration.  Remember to be extra mindful of your dog(s) and to bring them inside if possible.  Also, leaving a TV or radio on for background noise can be beneficial.  However, for some dogs, it’s the sound combined with the vibration of the fireworks, so a little background noise won’t come close to calming them.

We have a day off on July 4th, and July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal control and shelters.  Be safe, have fun, and keep your eye on Fido!  I witnessed firsthand the tragedy of someone leaving their dog alone, outside on the 4th of July.  It brings up the question – is a microchip enough?