When the Fireworks Make Fido Bolt

More runaway and lost pets end up in animal shelters over the 4th of July holiday than any other time of year, as pets become frightened and panic from the noise and excitement of fireworks

 

If your pet has been microchipped, you have a very good chance of being reunited. Call your veterinarian and/or the microchip company right away to make sure the microchip's contact information is up-to-date.

Contact the animal welfare agency that handles strays for the area where you live and/or where your pet was lost. Below is a list of animal welfare agencies.

 

Seattle Animal Control: (206) 386-7387

 

SeattleKing County Regional Animal Services, Kent: (206) 296-7387

 

Renton Animal Control: (425) 430-7550

 

Medina Animal Control: (425) 454-1332

 

PAWS: (425)787-2500

Everett Animal Control: (425) 257-6000

 

Edmonds Animal Control: (425) 775-4545

 

Des Moines Animal Control: (206) 870-6549 

 

Normandy Park Animal Control Services: (206) 248-7600

 

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County: (253) 383-2733

 

Federal Way, Tacoma, and unincorporated Pierce County

 

Seattle Humane Society: (425) 641-0080