Pasadena Humane Advises Owners to Prepare Pets for Fireworks

With Fourth of July celebrations approaching, Pasadena Humane Saturday was urging pet owners to take steps to help keep their animals safe.

The organization said many pets become frightened by fireworks and run away, leading to a spike in lost animals around the Independence Day holiday.

Pasadena Humane advised owners not to bring pets to fireworks displays and instead keep them indoors in a secure, quiet room with familiar bedding, blankets and toys.

The organization also recommends walking dogs before fireworks begin, providing distractions such as puzzle toys or calming music, and considering veterinarian-approved calming aids for anxious animals.

Pet owners whose animals experience severe anxiety should consult a veterinarian before the holiday about possible treatment options, according to Pasadena Humane.

The shelter also urged owners to make sure pets wear collars with current identification tags and that microchip registration information is up to date to improve the chances of being reunited quickly if an animal becomes lost.

If a pet goes missing, Pasadena Humane recommends contacting local shelters immediately, posting information on neighborhood social media pages and using lost-pet services such as Petco Love Lost or PawBoost.

Pasadena Humane has served the greater Los Angeles area since 1903.