TAKE CARE OF YOUR PETS DURING FIREWORKS.Byline: Daily News Pet owners need to take precautions to protect their animals from fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to during this weekend's Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. celebrations, said Frank R. Andrews, director of the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County Department of Animal Care and Control. ``While fireworks are illegal in most communities in Los Angeles County and firecrackers are illegal throughout the county, impromptu Fourth of July celebrations can be dangerous to dogs and cats,'' Andrews said. The Fourth of July can be a time of terror for pets, as dogs and cats can become frightened and disoriented dis·o·ri·ent tr.v. dis·o·ri·ent·ed, dis·o·ri·ent·ing, dis·o·ri·ents To cause (a person, for example) to experience disorientation. Adj. 1. by the loud noises from firecrackers or shrill shrill adj. shrill·er, shrill·est 1. High-pitched and piercing in tone or sound: the shrill wail of a siren. 2. whistles of some fireworks. ``Dogs and cats can run away from their homes in a panic because of the noise and confusion caused by fireworks,'' Andrews warned. ``Every year, our animal control officers pick up scores of stray pets that have fled because of the noise and confusion caused by the Fourth of July. ``The best thing you can do for your pet is to make sure it is not exposed to Fourth of July celebrations. Family based fireworks shows may be fun for youngsters, but they aren't for pets.'' Here are some Fourth of July do's and don'ts: Make sure your pets are kept indoors during any fireworks displays. It is better for them to be in a familiar, safe and comfortable environment than outside, where the noise and light flashes disorient dis·o·ri·ent tr.v. dis·o·ri·ent·ed, dis·o·ri·ent·ing, dis·o·ri·ents To cause (a person, for example) to experience disorientation. Verb 1. them. Try to leave someone familiar at home with the family pet to soothe and reassure it that the situation is in control. Keep a current dog license and pet identification tag An identification tag might be:
Don't keep your pets in the back yard. Dogs in particular can break free of their restraints and jump fences if fear prompts them to flee. Don't ever take pets to community fireworks events. Most supervised events do not permit pets, and the unfamiliar setting makes it more likely that the dog or cat can become lost in the noise and confusion. Don't take your pet to the park or the beach to celebrate the holiday. If someone shoots off fireworks, the chances are increased that your pet will become confused, frightened and run away. Los Angeles County animal shelters "Dog Pound" redirects here. For the rap group, see Tha Dogg Pound. An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. will be closed on Saturday for the holiday. However, animal care and control officers will be in the field and pick up stray animals, and county animal shelters will be available for service calls. |
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