County Offices to Close for Independence Day
Jun. 28, 2018 | 1:46 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
In observance of Independence Day, County of San Diego offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4.
Tag: Fourth of July
Shelters See Surge of Dogs After Fireworks
Jul. 5, 2017 | 1:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
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: PhotoSpin 5 Things for Your Fourth: Cooking Safely
Jul. 3, 2017 | 9:19 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Independence Day! It’s all about celebrations, get-togethers, barbecues, lots and lots of food — and cooking safely so no one in your family or party gets sick.
Microchip Fido for Free Before Fireworks
Jun. 26, 2017 | 4:28 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
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.
Runaway Dogs from July Fourth Still Unclaimed
Jul. 13, 2016 | 12:55 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
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 Finding Rover after Fourth of July Fireworks
Jul. 5, 2016 | 4:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
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.
Fourth of July Fireworks – No Fun for Fido
Jun. 29, 2016 | 11:46 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Fourth of July – fun for you. For Fido, not so much. Here are some tips to keep dogs safe during the holiday.