Denver police has scheduled a press conference at an animal hospital Wednesday to urge humans to consider their pets’ safety during Fourth of July revelry.
In an advisory for the event at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, police said pets should be left at home during fireworks displays, but stressed that even animals indoors can be frightened terribly by the hiss, boom and pop.
“If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety,” the Denver Police Department stated.
Animals left outside could escape a fenced yard and become lost in the terror of the moment.
Animal shelters across the country are accustomed to an annual uptick in lost dogs and cats because of fireworks season, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
If the sound of fireworks is inevitable, “leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep (pets) company while you’re attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations,” according to Denver police.
