{"id":131149,"date":"2026-06-29T09:40:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=131149"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:13:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:13:59","slug":"keep-pets-safe-this-fourth-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/06\/29\/keep-pets-safe-this-fourth-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep pets safe this Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FWACC_banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"135\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-121347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FWACC_banner.jpg 374w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FWACC_banner-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FWACC_banner-150x54.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their furry and even feathered friends safe during this holiday.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Keep Pets Safe this Fourth of July<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 29, 2026) \u2013 Fireworks may be fun for us but can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. Summer days, especially the ones in July, are some of the busiest for animal shelters. Pets can become so frightened by the noise and bright flashes of fireworks that they run away and unfortunately get lost. The hot temperatures add an extra layer of concern for a lost pet in an already dangerous situation.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their furry and even feathered friends safe during this holiday, here are some helpful tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your pets inside the house, preferably away from windows, where they are safe and comfortable<\/li>\n<li>Close curtains on windows to minimize the visual stimulation<\/li>\n<li>Play music, white noise, or calming shows on the TV.<\/li>\n<li>Provide pets with enrichment treats and their favorite toys to keep their minds busy and distracted from the fireworks.<\/li>\n<li>Some pets are more anxious than others. We recommend talking to your veterinarian before the holiday to see if medication could aid in keeping your pet\u2019s stress level low.<\/li>\n<li>If you have cats, calming pheromone diffuser products can be found at pet stores and may help.<\/li>\n<li>When taking your dog outside to use the bathroom, keep them on leash with a properly fitted collar or harness even if you have a fence.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure all pets are wearing up-to-date I.D. tags on their collar or harness.<\/li>\n<li>If your pet is microchipped confirm that the address and phone number are current. FWACC offers microchipping for just $15 for dogs and cats if your pet still needs one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FWACC understands families wanting their pets to be part of festivities however, this can be overwhelming to some. An animal who is expressing fear, anxiousness, or stress is more likely to run away or even bite. For the safety of the community, your family, and your pet(s), please keep them safely inside this Fourth of July.<\/p>\n<p>If your pet(s) get loose, start looking immediately. Post your pets picture on Lost Dogs of Fort Wayne or Lost Cats of Fort Wayne pages on Facebook. Check our website often to view pictures of <a href=\"https:\/\/petharbor.com\/search.asp?searchtype=LOST&#038;start=3&#038;nopod=1&#038;grid=1&#038;friends=0&#038;samaritans=1&#038;nosuccess=1&#038;rows=24&#038;imght=120&#038;imgres=detail&#038;tWidth=400&#038;view=sysadm.v_ftwy&#038;nobreedreq=1&#038;nocustom=1&#038;bgcolor=192845&#038;text=ffffff&#038;link=ffffff&#038;alink=ffffff&#038;vlink=ffffff&#038;fontface=arial&#038;fontsize=13&#038;col_bg=4994d0&#038;SBG=192845&#038;zip=46808&#038;miles=10&#038;shelterlist=%27ftwy%27\" target=\"_blank\">stray animals that have been brought to the shelter<\/a>. Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/in-fortwayne.civicplus.com\/245\/Ive-Lost-a-Pet\" target=\"_blank\">file a lost pet report online<\/a> or in person at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control during business hours. Lost pets can be picked up starting Monday, July 6th when the shelter reopens at 11 a.m.  If <a href=\"https:\/\/in-fortwayne.civicplus.com\/243\/Lost-Found\" target=\"_blank\">you find a lost pet<\/a> it\u2019s important to get it checked for a microchip at a veterinarian\u2019s office or by an Animal Control Officer so its owner can be contacted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='4d5a921800915c349849ca5c7dada5dd' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"199\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  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Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='4d5a921800915c349849ca5c7dada5dd' data-image-id=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\" data-description=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"204\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85078.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming. Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background. 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Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='4d5a921800915c349849ca5c7dada5dd' data-image-id=\"1694\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85080.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85080.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is on the left and City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1694\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85080.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85088.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='4d5a921800915c349849ca5c7dada5dd' data-image-id=\"1695\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85088.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85088.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background.  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