
04/07/2025
Happy 4th of July from all of us (kittens & humans!) at Coastal Bend Cat Rescue! 🇺🇸
July 4th is a very busy holiday, and it’s one of the top days that pets go missing! Pets can be scared of commotion, and loud noises this time of year—especially fireworks! Please remember to keep your pets safe indoors when there are fireworks this weekend. There are different things you can do to make sure your pets are safe and help keep them calm:
✔️Make sure your pet has on a collar with an ID tag in case they do get out, and if they are microchipped make sure your microchip registration is up to date with your current contact info.
✔️Consider using a crate and keep your pet in the most interior room of the house.
✔️Distract your pet from the loud noises outside by playing calm music indoors or have the television on as a distraction.
✔️Take your dog for a long walk before the fireworks start and do not bring them outside while fireworks are going off.
✔️Distract your pets with their favorite food, treats and toys. Offer your cat some catnip as a special treat.
✔️If you have an “outdoor” cat or dog, make an exception for tonight and bring them indoors, either inside your house or enclosed in a garage or safe area.
✔️Keep all windows and doors shut during the fireworks to help muffle out noise.
✔️Consider staying home with your pet if your presence will help keep them calm.
PLEASE take precautions with your fur babies, because they NEED you and cannot handle the July 4th holiday commotion without your help! It is always better to be safe than sorry!