Tips to keep pets safe during July 4 holiday

Community members who own pets are being urged by the County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services Division to keep their pets and animals safe during the upcoming July 4 holiday.

“Although fireworks displays are an integral part of the holiday celebration for many people, they can be very distressing for our pets,” said Animal Services Manager Eric Anderson. “Loud cracks and booms may cause animals to attempt to escape or run from the noise. In fact, many of these animals wind up lost and disoriented, brought into shelters, or even hit by cars when they run into traffic.”