07/03/2026
Along with fireworks usually comes celebration. However, your furry family members may not be so happy about them. In fact, more pets are reported missing during celebrations that involve fireworks than any other time of year. When it comes to fireworks safety and pets, we want to keep you informed, and your pets happy and safe. Here are some fireworks safety tips to help prevent your dog or cat from going missing this Independence Day.
Here are some things to consider:
โ Make sure all doors and windows are securely closed
โ Make their crate (or other favorite hiding spot) readily available
โ Keep an eye on your guests! Visitors may forget and leave a door or window open
โ Make sure your property is free of debris before you let your pet back outdoors
โ Consider a Thundershirt jacket (or similar) if your pet is prone to fearfulness
โ Keep your pets in a separate, quiet, low-activity room when entertaining
โ Ensure your pet's microchip information is up-to-date and they have a readable ID tag
Keep in mind that the Fargo Pound will be closed on July 3rd through the weekend, and will re-open on Monday, July 6 at 7:30am.
๐ฎโโ๏ธ Found a lost, stray, or injured animal? Red River Regional Dispatch
๐ฑ 701.451.7660
๐ฅ Pet Emergency? Red River Animal Emergency Hospital
๐ 4491 23rd Ave S, Fargo
๐ฑ 701.478.9299
Lost your pet? Make sure you post their photo and location where they went missing on one of the Fargo/Moorhead Lost & Found Pet pages:
๐ Lost and Found Pets in ND and surround states
๐ Fargo/Moorhead Lost & Found Pets and Personal Items
๐ Fargo North Dakota & Moorhead MN lost dogs and Pets
๐ Lost Dogs and Cats of Minnesota
๐ Fargo/Moorhead/Area Community Page
๐ป Nextdoor app
๐ป Neighbors by Ring app