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People around the country look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July each year, but for our pets, the loud holiday can be not-so-fun.
- Up to 50% of pets fear loud noises
- Around 20% of lost pets go missing after being scared by a loud noise, ASPCA reports.
- Thousands of pets will go missing across the U.S. between July 4th-6th this year
- Shelters and animal control officials report a 30 – 60% increase in lost pets across the U.S. during July 4, according to PetAmberAlert
- Only around 14% of lost pets are returned.
The good news is, we can help! We've put together a guide to keep July Fourth safe and enjoyable for the entire family. A calmer pet is a safer pet.
Helpful Resources
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