Dogs at Fourth of July picnics? From Fido’s perspective, yes! Someone might drop a hotdog or even play fetch. Dogs at Fourth of July fireworks shows? From Fido’s perspective? No.
Fourth of July can be one big, day-long celebration of our nation’s birthday with picnics, barbecues, backyard get-togethers and much more all capped off with a booming display of fireworks. Fido might have a great time at these celebrations, but come the fireworks, Fido can get terrified and escape.
This year’s Fourth of July fireworks are over, and County’s animal shelters are again seeing a sudden spike in the number of dogs arriving after the displays.
Credit: San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department wants everyone to have a safe Independence Day free of serious injuries or jail time. That means never driving if you’ve been drinking alcohol or taking drugs (including medications that impair your driving), never setting off illegal fireworks and not allowing juveniles to drink alcohol at your house party.
The Fourth of July barbecue might be fun for your people-loving pooch, but come evening, the loud, high-pitched whistles and booms of fireworks can send Fido running for the hills. Make sure you can be reunited with your pet if they run off by having them microchipped.
Nearly 60 dogs that came into the shelters after the Fourth of July fireworks are still waiting for their owners to take them home from the County’s animal shelters.
Credit: County Department of Animal Services Dozens of dogs are waiting for their owners at the County’s three animal care facilities the day after Fourth of July fireworks exploded around the county.
