Hello Everybody
I felt like that is was very important that I post this for all of your pets , not just cats and dogs. So please include your pet rabbits , hamsters or any other loving pets you have.
I would like to also suggest you remind all of your friends and relatives to do the same thing.
Any of you that would like to add any suggestions please do so when you reply.
Thanks , Clifford the BIG Red Dog
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UPDATE
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Last night I kept hearing booming noises and looked out to see what it was , it was my neighbor next door shooting fireworks and they were beautiful. I did not know he was going to shoot fireworks since he had not done it in the last year or two since I have lived here.
I went to the back door to check on my outdoor dog Freckles and she was trying everything in the world possible to tear the door down to get inside. I let her in for the first time and she went wild. I thought she was going to tear the house apart running in circles around the rooms.
I finally got her cornered in the room I meant to put her in and I got her pet cage. She was not coming to me at all. She thought sure I was putting her back outside so I managed to grab her and calmed her down. She was shaking so I was waiting for her to have an accident or a heart attack or something.
After a few minutes of talking and petting her she still would not move. I had to drag her over to the dog cage. Once I got her in the cage she got relaxed pretty fast.
I guess since it was so dry in years 2006 and 2007 that is probably why they didn't shoot fireworks. I'm a good neighbor , I'm not mad at them at all , I am going to ask them to let me know from now on when they shoot fireworks so I can be sure I take care of my dogs better.
So you all take care of your pets just in case anything comes up unexpectedly as it did with me.
Posted on: July 01, 2008
Pocatello Animal Shelter Reminds Citizens to Keep Pets Safe
July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters around the country. Pets are usually found miles from their homes, confused, disoriented, exhausted, and often times injured.
The Pocatello Animal Shelter is reminding citizens to protect their pets this 4th of July. Please take the following steps to ensure your pet’s safety:
1. Make sure the animal is wearing proper identification;
2. Don’t put your pet outside to wait for you to return home. Dogs left in backyards often get frightened and will climb or jump the tallest of fences. Dogs left on chains can snap the chain or injure themselves trying to get away. Cat owners should also take extra steps to protect cats;
3. Your pet doesn’t know that it’s a holiday. For their sake, don’t take them with you to a fireworks display. Secure your pet in the house for the night instead;
4. If fireworks or loud noises upset your pet, make sure someone stays with them. We have seen dogs go through glass windows to escape. If you wish to tranquilize your pet, consult with your veterinarian;
5. If you plan on leaving your pet in the care of a friend for the weekend, please make sure they are aware of your pet’s behavior, so they can take steps prior to the evening activities of July 4 to keep your pet safe. Make sure they know to contact Animal Control if they lose your pet, and consider making prior arrangements for medical care.
This is the link http://www.idahoexaminer.com/local/9680/pets-and-fireworks-dont-mix I got the article from if you would like to see it.
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