Wishing All a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day!

Independence Day is a time for celebration, for family and friends gathering, for barbecues, and of course for fireworks!
While for us it is a very fun day, for our pets that means unfamiliar faces and smells and lots of loud noises... They can become very fearful and disoriented. 
​MORE PETS GET LOST ON 4TH OF JULY THAN ANY OTHER DAY OF THE YEAR.
Follow these steps to keep your pets safe on Independence Day:

1. Make sure their Microchip is up to date and they are wearing collars with ID tags
2. Take current pictures of each one of your pets just in case
3. If you are holding a celebration on your home, designate a "Safe Room" for your cats:
   1. Place their favorite toys, water and their litter boxes in it
   2. Place a "Do not Open" sign on the door, and tell your guests your pets are in the room
   3. If your cats are afraid of loud noises, leave a TV on, or gentle music playing to cover the firework noises.
   4. Visit your cats often to check on them, play with them, feed them, etc. Do head counts often.
4. Do not leave your house door open - be sure to open the door for your guests, and close the door after them. Let them know you have pets, and ask your guests to keep an eye on them. 
5. Leave your dog indoors during fireworks displays. 
6. Ask your guests to not feed your pets table scraps - seasoning and sauces can be harmful for your pets. 
7. Keep your pets away from fireworks, charcoal, sparklers, glow sticks, kabob skewers and the BBQ Grill.  
8. Walk your backyard after the festivities to make sure it's safe for your pets. 
9. Last but not least, remember it is summer, and to offer plenty of water and shady areas to your pets. Bring your pets inside if it's too hot and humid to prevent them from overheating. 

From all of us, two and four-legged team members of the Food Fur Life Family, Have a Wonderful and Safe 4th of July!!!