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Vets recommend safety measures when dealing with pets, firecrackers (Columbia Missourian)
COLUMBIA — For people, excitement can run high as the Fourth of July approaches. But when the sun's down and the sky lights up in an explosion of color and noise, the holiday becomes less than thrilling for some pets. Patty Forister, executive director of the Central Missouri Humane Society, said that though the center does not get noticeably busier during the holiday, pet safety is a major ...
Home Front: Here's how you can rescue pets left by others (The Sacramento Bee)
Last Friday's Home Front item about Sacramento Realtor Donald Stitt finding so many abandoned pets these days in repossessed homes drew a barrage of reader criticism for not explaining what people should do when they find animals left behind.
Beware pets' fireworks freak-out (The Monterey County Herald)
The high-octane celebration of American independence with July Fourth fireworks can push normally placid household pets over the edge, animal welfare authorities said Thursday.
Fourth of July fireworks can wreak havoc on pets (Santa Fe New Mexican)
It might a festive, noise-filled holiday for you, but for your pets it's a war zone — one that many want to escape as quickly as possible.
Pets for adoption (Savannah Morning News)
The following pets are available from Georgia Animal Rescue and Defense, 100 Dichroic Dragon Drive, Pembroke, GA 31321. View other animals at the shelter at www.gardonline.org/ . For appointments, call Joy Bohannon at 912-653-2480. GARD has adoptions 2-7 p.m. daily at the GARD shelter.
New Phone Service Helps To Track Lost Pets (WCBS-TV New York)
More than five million family pets are reported lost or stolen each year, and the experience can often be heartbreaking. So when a 2-year-old dog named Mikey went missing from his owner Gina Nagel's Long Island backyard in May, she pulled out all the stops. "I went to the pound, we made up signs, we went on Craiglist and called all the vets and (found) nothing," Nagel said. "I've had boyfriends ...
Exotic pets require extra responsibility (CNYCentral.com)
A frightening reminder of what some exotic pets are capable of and the precautions owners need to take.
Enjoy Fourth, but keep your pets safe (The Arizona Republic)
Here are some tips for people to give pets a safe Independence Day.
How to Keep Pets Safe During Fireworks (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
Fireworks can frighten pets, but it's their startling reactions that are more alarming for pet owners. Panicked dogs, for example, have been known to jump through doors and tear through window screens.
Hot temperatures can be dangerous for pets (The Oregonian)
When temperatures leap into the 90s, humans face health concerns from heatstroke to sunburn - and so do their pets. With hot weather on the way, the Oregon Humane Society is warning pet owners to keep their animals cool....
