Fireworks cause pets to go astray
Written by 96870257 on July 6, 2008More than a hundred Albuquerque pets are waiting to be returned to their owners after running away during Fourth of July fireworks.
A shelter spokesman says the city has taken in nearly 130 animals so far this weekend. About 40 of those animals showed up Sunday–but that number is likely to go up before the end of the day.
Animal welfare officials say they normally take in anywhere from 50 to 100 animals on any given weekend.
Animal shelter workers say it has been years since they have seen so many scared strays. They say dogs can not stand the bangs and booms of fireworks, so they do anything the can to get away from the loud noises.
That is exactly what happened to Jeannie Parker’s pet.
“I’ve done all the things: I called where I needed to call and left the information and she is micro chipped so hopefully she just comes here and they’ll call me,” she said at she looked for her dog at an animal shelter.
Workers say it has been about five years since they have seen this many dogs scared away by fireworks.
With firework usage expected to continue through the weekend, animal shelter workers say to keep your pet in a closed room with some toys and treats and turn on the radio or television to drown out firework noise.