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Coverage dated June 29, 2022 to July 3, 2022

Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, on the newest of 2 developments

Animal Shelters throughout the nation see a large intake of runaway pets on the Fourth of July because fireworks tend to startle them.

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2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Take extra care with pets this Fourth of July as fireworks can scare animals

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Newest

    Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. News West 9

    Fireworks can be scary! | Here's how to keep pets safe during the Fourth of July (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    The Fourth of July can lead to pets running away from fireworks, or even being injured by them.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    July 4 pet safety: Helpful tips to protect your pets during fireworks celebrations (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.

  3. PhillyVoice

    Keep your pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks with these six tips (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    A South Jersey veterinarian offers suggestions for how to keep furry friends from feeling frightened

  4. The Pantagraph

    Watch now: Fourth of July fireworks, hot weather call for extra caution among pet owners (opens The Pantagraph)

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    The Pantagraph's feed description

    As Fourth of July celebrations produce their traditional slew of loud pops, rumbling bangs and controlled explosions, experts say it's important to take extra care with pet safety.

  5. Local News 8

    Take extra care with pets this Fourth of July as fireworks can scare animals (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of July holiday.

  6. NBC 6 South Florida

    Five Ways to Protect Your Pets During the Fourth of July (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Loud fireworks and raucous holiday parties can easily spook pets on the Fourth of July, and animal-advocacy groups again this year urged Southland residents to protect their furry friends on the holiday to ensure they don’t run away and wind up in shelters.

  7. WCNC

    Keep your pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks with these 5 tips (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    Typically, only 14% of pets that run away during the holiday reunite with their owners.

  8. KESQ Palm Springs

    Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    Animal Shelters throughout the nation see a large intake of runaway pets on the Fourth of July because fireworks tend to startle them.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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