Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe On July 4th from Nina Hollander, Charlotte's Pet-Friendly Realtor®
Did You Know That...
... More Pets Are Lost On July 4th Than Any Other Day Of The Year?
This is my annual reminder on how to keep your pets safe during the July 4th celebrations. And with 2026 being the 250th anniversary of America's independence, I have a feeling that celebrations, especially those involving fireworks, will be bigger than ever. That will make it more important than ever to celebrate Independence Day without losing your best friend! And a pet-friendly July 4th holiday starts at home.
While we humans might love the Red, White & Boom of July 4th fireworks, our pets ABSOLUTELY DO NOT LOVE FIREWORKS! Dogs and cats are frightened by fireworks, explosions and loud noises. Their first instinct is to run away to safety. Sadly, many of the dogs and cats that escape then can't seem to find their way home and are lost forever. Did you know that July 5th is the day when most pets are reported missing? That's because more pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year.
So keep this July 4th, a "pet-friendly" holiday. And just in case one of your four-legged family member(s) does run away, make sure they have easy-to-spot identification on them.
Your fur-babies will paws-itively appreciate your taking a little bit of extra time to make sure they are safe and secure and away from as much of the red, white, and boom noise as possible. Don't let your pet become a July 4th statistic!
The American Veterinary Medical Association provides more tips to keep your pets safe this July 4th holiday that are easy to overlook. These include:
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Too much sun and heat (and humidity!) can be dangerous to pets and we are expecting some hot and humid weather. Keep your pets inside when it’s extremely hot/humid; make sure they have access to shady spots and plenty of water when outdoors; don’t leave them outside for extended periods in hot weather. Know the 11 signs that your pet may be overheating.
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After the celebrations, check your yard for fireworks debris before allowing your pets outside to play. Even if you didn’t set off fireworks yourself, debris can make its way into your yard, where curious animals may pick it up to play with or eat.
- Update your dog's and cat's microchip information or have them microchipped if not already done.
- In the event your pet disappears, be sure to have some recent photos handy.
- Don't allow your pets near your barbecue grill while it is in use or still hot. And check out the 6 tips to keep your dog safe during a cookout.
So go ahead... have a paw-some July 4th celebration. But don't forget about your four-legged companions and to keep your pets safe during the July 4th celebrations. Don't let carelessness ruin your holiday with a lost pet.
PS: ADOPT DON'T SHOP!
These tips to keep your pets safe during the July 4th celebrations are provided by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte pet-friendly residential real estate expert and pet parent.
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