Birds and small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice and ferrets are easily
frightened by fireworks; so here are some tips to help keep them safe:
Many pets go missing on July 4th and during the summer time after being
frightened by fireworks or thunder.
«Most dogs and cats are
frightened by fireworks, so make sure they're safe and secure at home.
Our galgo, who is usually the most
frightened by fireworks, casually hopped up onto my side of the bed.
Pets
frightened by fireworks often run and get lost.
Not exact matches
Pets across the nation often become
frightened and frantic
by the noise and commotion of
fireworks.
Animal control officers receive a large volume of calls about pets who broke loose from their families or escaped from yards after getting
frightened by the noise of parades and
fireworks.
If you teach your dog to speak on command so that he will reliably bark whenever the command is given — no matter what — then when he's
frightened, whether
by fireworks or a thunderstorm, and you give him the «Speak!»
The loud bangs and flashes created
by fireworks can be exciting for humans but very
frightening for dogs, and owners will need to plan ahead to keep their dog safe.
Pets often become
frightened and frantic
by the noise of the celebratory
fireworks and run away from home or their owners to try to escape the noise.
«One in five pets escape when
frightened by loud noises, such as
fireworks or thunderstorms.»
It's also important to note that pets with storm phobias can also be
frightened by other disturbances caused
by loud music, sirens,
fireworks, and gunshots.
Fast forward to New Years Eve — we made a HUMAN mistake
by taking her on a quick walk around the block between 5 - 6:30 PM before keeping her inside for the night (because of
fireworks) and someone down the street let off a huge BIG loud boom with lights and the whole thing... It seriously scared me to my core and I know it
frightened our poor baby girl — she immediately didn't respond to commands even with the e-collar, and basically pulled / drug me more than 300 meters all the way home.
Because so many animals are startled and
frightened by exploding
fireworks, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control impounds a great number of pets during the first few weeks of July and recommends the following to keep your pets safe: