On the 4th of July, many dogs that don’t normally run away may end up in shelters or worse.
Dogs become frightened by the noise of fireworks, which is much louder to them than it is to us. It’s important to leave your dog at home while attending firework displays.

The Humane Society of the United States recommends keeping your pets indoors in a safe, quiet area during the July 4 holiday.
Also, they caution to remember that pets may become destructive when alarmed, so remove items that may be harmful to pets or your wallet. The Humane Society also recommends leaving a …read more

Is your dog cool? I’m not talking about knowing tricks or having a swank dog collar. The My Dog is Cool Campaign by the United Animal Nations (UAN) aims to prevent dogs and other pets from dying in hot cars this summer.

Yes, animals still die cruel deaths inside cars each year. Their owners don’t do it on purpose either.
“People mean well by taking their dogs or other animals along with them while they work, visit, shop or run errands, but warm weather can turn a car into a death trap,” warns Nicole Forsyth, UAN President and CEO.
According to a Stanford …read more