More pets are lost during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year, according to a national lost pet recovery website.
PetAmberAlert reported animal control services see a 30 percent increase in lost animals from July 4 to 6—including pet dogs, cats, and birds.
Noise from fireworks, whether at home or from local firework displays, can cause anxiety and overwhelm the senses of house pets, which tends to make them run away to attempt to find safety.
Mark Jakubczak, founder of PetAmberAlert, reported statistics show only 14 percent of lost pets are returned to their owners.
“And worse, 30-60% of lost pets are euthanized because they cannot be properly identified and returned to their owners,” he said in a statement….