For pets in SLO County, this Fourth of July was better than most
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Past Fourth of July celebrations have brought a rise in dogs being dropped off at the shelter. This year hasn't followed the trend.
and last updated 2021-07-06 22:39:44-04
Fourth of July fireworks can cause animals to get anxious.
Thatâs a worry that Eric Anderson, manager of the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services, always has this time of year.
The sounds of fireworks, often loud or high-pitched, can scare pets. In some cases, pets even run away from home.
Anderson says the Animal Services Shelter, the county shelter located at 885 Oklahoma Ave., is always concerned about a large uptick in animals getting dropped off at the shelter.