Riverside County Department of Animal Services offers tips to keep our pets safe during the Fourth of July

Assuming you aren’t a veteran or other person who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress, fireworks can be fun. But those big booms and cracks are terrifying for our furry friends, and more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than at any other time of the year.

Ryan Long and Jackie Schart, Animal Services Operations Chiefs at Riverside County Department of Animal Services discuss how we can prepare our pets for the Fourth of July to keep them safe, remind us to never leave a pet in a car unattended, and share how to care for our outdoor pets in the hot summer weather.

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