Pet Tips for Independance Day

PETS AND FIREWORKS DON’T MIX, THE ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY WARNS

With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, The Anti-Cruelty Society warns that pets and fireworks don’t mix.

Dogs and cats are frequently sensitive to loud noises, such as fireworks, and may try to run away. Even fireworks heard from a distance can cause pets to panic. They may try to escape enclosures or chew through leashes.

To ensure a safe and secure Fourth of July, The Anti-Cruelty Society urges pet owners to keep their animals indoors during fireworks displays, with curtains drawn and windows closed if possible. A television or radio playing in the background will help distract the pet. If necessary, appropriate anti-anxiety medication can be prescribed by your veterinarian. Make sure dogs and cats are wearing current tags and microchip identification in case they do manage to get loose.

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The Anti-Cruelty Society is celebrating 110 years of providing an open door for any animal in need. The largest open-admission comprehensive humane society in Chicago, the Society helps more than 25,000 animals each year through: adoption, spay/neuter, cruelty investigation and rescue, humane education/community outreach programs, free behavior hotline, dog training classes, The Bruckner Rehabilitation & Treatment Center, the Virginia Butts Berger Cat Clinic, and charity veterinary clinic. The Anti-Cruelty Society is the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Illinois. For more information, please call (312) 644.8338.