SPCA offers tips to keep pets safe during long-weekend fireworks – BarrieToday

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ONTARIO SPCA AND HUMANE SOCIETY
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With the Civic holiday weekend approaching, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reminding pet families that fireworks can be frightening to animals and to take precautions to keep pets safe. Unexpected loud noises and flashing lights can make our furry companions feel anxious, even cause them to flee and become lost.
Here are some top tips for pet parents to keep animals calm and safe if there are fireworks taking place in your neighbourhood:
“It’s important to keep in mind, fireworks are a completely foreign experience for animals. Fireworks come without warning and can be very scary as a result,” says Elizabeth Westover, manager, Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre. “You can’t control how your neighbours choose to celebrate their holiday, but you can take steps to help ease your animal’s anxiety and ensure they have a safe and relaxing holiday, too.”
For more ways to keep animals calm and safe during fireworks celebrations, visit ontariospca.ca
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