If you’re a pet owner, you’re likely fully aware that this time of year can cause anxiety and fear for those four-legged friends. The loud booms from fireworks can also lead to an increase in the likelihood that your pet could run away in fear and get lost, which is why it’s important you know what to do if you find or lose a pet at any time of the year. At Cincinnati Animal CARE in the northside of Hamilton County, they have already taken in over 60 dogs and received roughly 200 calls for found and lost dogs across the county since July 1. This time of year is always marked on the shelter’s calendar due to the higher intakes, and according to shelter director Meaghan Colville, this year is especially taxing as they handle a nearly full shelter.”We do have our second facility that we’ve got some dogs at as well right now. We’re at over 100 here, and we’re nearing 100 at our other facility”, said Colville.As Cincinnati Animal CARE deals with the influx of lost pets, there are some important tips for anyone that finds a missing pet. Colville says it’s actually best to keep the pet with you if possible and do an initial search for the owner yourself by posting on social media or talking with neighbors. “We’re here in Northside, and that’s a long way from a lot of places in Hamilton County. And so if somebody finds a dog and they just keep a dog in there in their house, in their backyard for just a day or two, often we find they can find the owner a lot quicker than we can”, said Colville.For pet owners, there are several methods to keep pets more comfortable at home during fireworks. Colville suggests turning on a TV, fan, radio, or other things that can make noise to drown out the bangs. She also suggests taking your dog on a walk earlier in the day so they are possibly tired and sleep through fireworks. However, if you do lose a pet, there are a few ways you can greatly increase the chance the pet is returned to you. “Get the microchips put in, and also tags with collars or collars with tags are also going to be, you know, an answer as well,” said Colville.Most shelters and veterinarians can insert a microchip into your pet, which can’t get lost and upon scanning it, shelters have all the information they need to get in contact with the owner. Cincinnati Animal CARE says you can also help them out by fostering/adopting pets or volunteering a the shelter during the summer when they typically see lower adoption numbers.
If you’re a pet owner, you’re likely fully aware that this time of year can cause anxiety and fear for those four-legged friends. The loud booms from fireworks can also lead to an increase in the likelihood that your pet could run away in fear and get lost, which is why it’s important you know what to do if you find or lose a pet at any time of the year.
At Cincinnati Animal CARE in the northside of Hamilton County, they have already taken in over 60 dogs and received roughly 200 calls for found and lost dogs across the county since July 1. This time of year is always marked on the shelter’s calendar due to the higher intakes, and according to shelter director Meaghan Colville, this year is especially taxing as they handle a nearly full shelter.
“We do have our second facility that we’ve got some dogs at as well right now. We’re at over 100 here, and we’re nearing 100 at our other facility”, said Colville.
As Cincinnati Animal CARE deals with the influx of lost pets, there are some important tips for anyone that finds a missing pet. Colville says it’s actually best to keep the pet with you if possible and do an initial search for the owner yourself by posting on social media or talking with neighbors.
“We’re here in Northside, and that’s a long way from a lot of places in Hamilton County. And so if somebody finds a dog and they just keep a dog in there in their house, in their backyard for just a day or two, often we find they can find the owner a lot quicker than we can”, said Colville.
For pet owners, there are several methods to keep pets more comfortable at home during fireworks. Colville suggests turning on a TV, fan, radio, or other things that can make noise to drown out the bangs. She also suggests taking your dog on a walk earlier in the day so they are possibly tired and sleep through fireworks. However, if you do lose a pet, there are a few ways you can greatly increase the chance the pet is returned to you.
“Get the microchips put in, and also tags with collars or collars with tags are also going to be, you know, an answer as well,” said Colville.
Most shelters and veterinarians can insert a microchip into your pet, which can’t get lost and upon scanning it, shelters have all the information they need to get in contact with the owner.
Cincinnati Animal CARE says you can also help them out by fostering/adopting pets or volunteering a the shelter during the summer when they typically see lower adoption numbers.
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