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An eruption of noise on a June night startled Rajah as the dog played in her South Carolina backyard. It was fireworks.
The piercing crackling unnerved Rajah, and she bolted for the yard s fence and leapt right over it, leaving her worried owners behind, according to multiple reports.
Rajah eventually found her way back home, as documented in a now-viral late-night doorbell video, but the dog is far from alone in having a frantic reaction to fireworks. It s a recurring problem for pets every Fourth of July, and this year is shaping up to be especially bad.
That s because many Americans are looking forward to a more normal and much louder Fourth of July this year after pandemic restrictions canceled last year s festivities. More than half of American adults plan to watch fireworks, according to a survey from The Vacationer, an online travel news hub.
Fourth of July fireworks can be traumatic for pets, especially this year. Here s what pet owners should do. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
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An eruption of noise on a June night startled Rajah as the dog played in her South Carolina backyard. It was fireworks.
The piercing crackling unnerved Rajah, and she bolted for the yard s fence and leapt right over it, leaving her worried owners behind, according to multiple reports.
Rajah eventually found her way back home, as documented in a now-viral late-night doorbell video, but the dog is far from alone in having a frantic reaction to fireworks. It s a recurring problem for pets every Fourth of July, and this year is shaping up to be especially bad.
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An eruption of noise on a June night startled Rajah as the dog played in her South Carolina backyard. It was fireworks.
The piercing crackling unnerved Rajah, and she bolted for the yard s fence and leapt right over it, leaving her worried owners behind, according to multiple reports.
Rajah eventually found her way back home, as documented in a now-viral late-night doorbell video, but the dog is far from alone in having a frantic reaction to fireworks. It s a recurring problem for pets every Fourth of July, and this year is shaping up to be especially bad.
That s because many Americans are looking forward to a more normal and much louder Fourth of July this year after pandemic restrictions canceled last year s festivities. More than half of American adults plan to watch fireworks, according to a survey from The Vacationer, an online travel news hub.
1Clinical Sciences Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
2Strategy and Research, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, NY, United States
3Sheltering and Veterinary Services Department, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, NY, United States
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Four Seasons Plumbing, a family-owned and -operated plumbing company serving the Asheville and Hendersonville areas, recognizes the important role pets play in many families across the Asheville area. Strong supporters of the Asheville Humane Society, the company proudly encourages residents to adopt a pet in recognition of National Pet Month in May.
National Pet Month celebrates the bond between pet owners and their furry friends while encouraging responsible pet care every day of the year.