While the 4th of July is relaxing and fun for many people, it can be a scary and even dangerous time for pets. Please note: Woods Humane Society is closed on the Fourth of July. Microchipping is also available at Animal Services for $27 on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. As shown in this Training Tip video, stay at home with pets and keep them indoors, in a safe, familiar environment. Secure all doors and windows. June 22, 2025 2025-06-18 Thrift Shop Volunteers 2025 June 17, 2025 2025-06-11 How to Prepare for Adopting a Cat from a Humane Society June 9, 2025 Hours Office is Open - Monday - Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If your pet does run away on the 4th of July, in the city of San Diego, call the San Diego Humane Society. For the rest of the county, contact the agency that handles animal services for your area. Be patient. It’s their busiest day of the year. Post a notice with a photo of you and your pet together on social media. The San Diego Humane Society will offer free microchipping and waive reclaim fees to help San Diegans keep their pets safe over the July Fourth holiday. According to the SDHS, the July Fourth From July 4 to July 8, all fees for reclamation will be waived by the shelter. Hours for reclamation will also be extended to 7 p.m. the day after the Fourth of July. Here at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, we want to help you keep your pets safe and happy this Independence Day. Avoid the Boom. Fireworks are a blast but not for your pet! In fact, the Fourth of July is one of the highest days each year for pets to get loose or lost. Loud noises can terrify animals, making them bolt or hide. Come celebrate Dog Town USA during the 4th of July Parade! HUMANE SOCIETY HOURS. Monday – Sunday. 12pm – 5pm (All adoptions must be finalized by 4:30pm) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Tents are set up around the city of Omaha, and everybody’s got a deal. The Fourth of July’s fireworks season is underway. In Omaha, you can buy fireworks, but you can’t The San Diego Humane Society will provide free microchips through July 3 and waive reclaim fees through July 8 to help pets return home after the fireworks of Independence Day, it was announced 0 likes, 0 comments - humanerescuenc on July 1, 2025: "The Humane Society of the Nature Coast will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! Please keep your pets safe and indoors—fireworks can be frightening for our furry friends. We’ll reopen with normal hours on Saturday, July 5th. Thank you for your continued support The Kentucky Humane Society’s East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane, and Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive, are both open for adoptions on July 4, 2023! Both locations are open 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and adoptions are processed 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This Thursday, the Fourth of July, we celebrate America’s Independence. To better accommodate our employees and community, we are adjusting our hours so that everyone may spend the day with their family, friends and four-legged fur-balls. SAN DIEGO — San Diego Humane Society is urging pet owners to plan and keep their animals safe over the July Fourth holiday. July 1 is National ID Your Pet Day, the perfect reminder to ensure pets have proper identification. To help, the organization is offering free microchips through July 3 and waiving reclaim fees through July 8 to make it easier for lost pets to return home. American Humane is sharing veterinarian-approved tips to help keep pets comfortable and safe over the dangerous holiday weekend: Know your pet. Pet owners celebrating their first Fourth of July with a four-legged friend can usually guess if the upcoming fireworks displays will upset them. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — As people celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, food, and fun, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is reminding pet owners to take steps to protect The Humane Society of Utah’s Independence and Pioneer Holiday Hours: Sunday, 7/4/21 Independence Day – Adoptions open 10-7, all other shelter departments closed Observed Monday, 7/5/21- Adoptions open 12-5, all other departments closed. Saturday, 7/24/21 Pioneer Day – Adoptions open 12-5, all other shelter departments closed. Observed Friday, 7/23 Adoptions open 10-7, all other shelter Fireworks can be stressful for pets. If your animal companion gets anxious during 4th of July celebrations, we’re here to help. The Kaua‘i Humane Society’s Community Care Center is offering Sileo (for dogs), a trusted anti-anxiety medication designed specifically for noise-related stress in dogs. For cats, we offer alternative calming This 4th of July, families will be enjoying time outside, barbecuing, watching fireworks and sharing a cold drink with friends and loved ones. During the festivities, it’s important to keep The Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS), Evansville, Vanderburgh County, fireworks, pets, safety, lost, july 4, july 4th, independence day.
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