Release Date: Jul 2, 2009
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Summary:
With the July 4th holiday weekend quickly approaching, the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is reminding you to keep your pets happy and safe. Here are some important tips:

- Please resist the urge to take your pets with you to celebrate Independence Day.  Public fireworks displays can be frightening to your pets.  Let them stay home in a quiet, safe, escape-proof area.

- For pets bothered by loud noises, keep them inside in a quiet room with no windows.  Background music playing can help calm them.

- Keep matches & lighter fluid out of pets' reach. Certain matches contain chlorates which can damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing.

- Keep picnic foods away from pets as they can cause intestinal problems. Things like chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be toxic to pets.

- Make sure your pets are always wearing collars with current licenses tags and pet identification.  Lost and scared pets can't tell a person where they live unless they have proper ID.

- If your pet is lost or you find a stray, call the Animal Resource Center at 898-4457 and select option #1.

- If your pet is lost over the holiday weekend, it may be at the Animal Resource Center.  Visit us in person as soon as possible to find your pet.

Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
6790 Webster Street, Dayton, Ohio
Independence Day 2009 Holiday Hours –

- Friday, July 3, 2009 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, July 4, 2009 – 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lost pet searches ONLY.

- Sunday, July 5, 2009 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for lost pet searches ONLY.