Keep Your Pets Safe on the Fourth and Meet the Pets of the Week

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:

• 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 stepsto significantly increase the chances of reuniting them with their owner.

Meet LifeLine's Fulton County Pets of the Week: Peedy, Paris and Missy

Peedy is a friendly and energetic boy who would be a great brother for two or four-legged companions, since he does wonderfully with both kids and dogs! This fun boy would love to go exploring with you, and since he is such a good boy, he is often chosen to leave the shelter for the afternoon through our Dog for the Day program. Those who have taken Peedy out for the day say that he enjoys hiking and loves playing in the water. Peedy is waiting to meet you now!

Paris wants to be your personal trainer! This workout goddess will keep you motivated through a walk or run and can’t wait to show you how she likes to cool down by running through the sprinkler! And on days you really don’t want to exercise, don’t worry, Paris will understand. She is a go-with-the-flow kind of girl who knows when it’s time to rest. Paris is also smart, already knows how to sit, and would love to learn more commands. Come meet this positive motivator today!

Do you like to throw tennis balls? If so, you might be Missy’s soul mate! This spunky three year old plays a mean game of fetch, and best of all, she’ll bring the ball back to you every time, so you can play ball from the comfort of your lawn chair without ever having to stand up. Missy is also quite affectionate, and when your game of fetch is over, she will hop up on the sofa or chair to snuggle and let you know how much she loves you. Come meet this cute cuddle bug today!

Come meet Peedy, Paris or Missy today at Fulton County Animal Services by dropping by the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd, NW, Atlanta, 30318, emailing adoptions@fultonanimalservices.com or calling 404-613-0357.