On July 5, animal shelters around the United States will be packed with incoming cats and dogs. Why? July 4th fireworks.
More cats and dogs go missing on July 4th than any other single night of the year due to the noise of fireworks celebrations. Even if you don’t expect fireworks nearby, remember that cats have excellent hearing and may be frightened by the sounds of pyrotechnics even miles away.
To keep your cat safe:
- be sure to keep your cats indoors.
- make sure doors and windows are closed so your cat can’t get frightened and run out.
- if your cat has a tendency to bolt out the door, make sure your cat is wearing a breakaway collar with an ID. A permanent microchip is an even better solution.
The Fourth of July can be a fun family holiday but make sure your Fifth of July doesn’t turn into to day spent searching for your cat!
Founder at CatTipper
Paris Permenter is an award-winning author of 35+ pet and travel books. Along with her husband John Bigley, Paris is the founder and publisher of CatTipper & DogTipper. Paris and John share their home with three cats and two dogs.
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