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Keep Your Pets Safe on the Fourth and Meet our Pets of the Week
Also, what to do if you lose or find a pet, and meet LifeLine Animal Project's DeKalb County Pets of the Week: Blaze and Nightingale!
The Fourth of July is a fun holiday for almost everyone except for pets. Most animals find the sound of fireworks terrifying and will often panic, flee their home or yard and become lost.
To ensure that the celebration is a happy one for you and your pet, follow these precautions:
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- Leave your pet at home instead of taking them to fireworks displays. Their hearing is much more sensitive than ours, so very few pets enjoy the noise.
- Bring and keep them inside. This will help them feel safe. Also, since some animals become destructive when frightened, remove any items that they could ingest or destroy.
- If you know your pet will be terrified, consult your veterinarian before the 4th. Veterinarians can prescribe a sedative to help relieve their anxiety.
- ID tags, microchips and county license tags are your pet’s ticket home. Make sure your pet is wearing ID with current information and is microchipped as a precaution.
If your pet somehow gets out despite your best efforts, check out our tips on finding lost pets for ways to increase the likelihood of locating them.
If you find a stray animal on July 5th (or anytime), follow these steps to significantly increase the chances of reuniting them with their owner.
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LifeLine's DeKalb County Animal Services Pets of the Week: Blaze and Nightingale
Blaze is the most affectionate boy ever! This sweet guy will shower you with love and make you feel like a superstar. And since he is so eager to please his beloved human, he will also listen intently to whatever you tell him. Additionally, Blaze is playful and always ready to entertain himself with toys. But his favorite thing to do in the whole wide world is to cuddle with his person. Could that person be you? Come find out!
Nightingale is an expert snuggler! This brindle-beauty thrives on hugs and kisses. She is also very intelligent and already knows how to walk on a leash politely and already knows her "sit" and "shake" commands. If you are looking for a well-trained love muffin, come meet this intelligent, polite and adorable dog today!
To meet Blaze or Nightingale, please drop by LifeLine’s DeKalb County Animal Services shelter at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, email adoptions@dekalbanimalservices.com or call (404) 294-2165.
