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Pet Owners On South And Central Coasts Urged To Take Precautions During July 4th Fireworks

As people across the South and Central Coasts gear up to celebrate Independence Day, pet owners are being reminded to think about their furry friends.

The noise from fireworks can be terrifying for animals. As a result, many cats and dogs run away and go missing.

Jan Glick, Director of the Santa Barbara County Animal Services Department, says pet owners should take precautions.

“We recommend that they’re kept inside, the windows closed. And maybe turn on the TV or the radio as a distraction so they maybe aren’t aware that the fireworks are going on,” she said.

Glick says it’s important that dogs and cats are wearing a current license tag and that they’re microchip information is up-to-date. The Santa Barbara County animal shelters are giving away free tags today.