Denver animal shelter already sees increase in runaways, blames fireworks

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DENVER We love this weekend’s fireworks, but our four-legged friends certainly don’t.

“It’s very stressful because I don’t know what they’re doing. All they hear is big bangs,” said dog owner Carie Norwood.

Norwood says her dog, Melo, likes to go under the bed when fireworks go off. His parent’s dog wasn’t a fan of the festivities either.

“They had a German pointer and he would run away every Fourth of July because he was really scared,” Norwood said.

Now is the time when a lot of pets run away from home. Selina Davison of Max Fund Animal Shelter accuses fireworks of being the cause of the increase in runaways in recent times.

“We’ll usually probably have three or four strayers a week. Last weekend we had eight just on Saturday,” Davison said of the increase.

To keep your furry friend from running away, the Dumb Friends League suggests bringing your pets inside. Turn on the television or radio to muffle the noise. Play with your dog if he is feeling anxious.

“They might be the best animals on a normal day, but they can hear a firecracker and jump the fence. So keep them inside when they leave,” Davison said.

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