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As we head into this holiday weekend that is bound to be filled with festivities and fireworks, we want to take a minute to remind everyone that, while fireworks may be fun for us, they`re one of the most frightening nights of the year for many pets.

Every year, shelters and rescues see a heartbreaking increase in lost pets after fireworks displays. A dog who has never tried to escape before may panic and run when startled by loud noises.

A little preparation now can make a huge difference:
🐾 Keep pets safely indoors.
🎶 Use music or the TV to help mask the noise.
🛏️ Create a quiet, comfortable space where they can relax.
🦴 Keep them busy with treats, enrichment toys, or food puzzles.
❤️ If possible, stay home to comfort them through the festivities.

If your pet is especially anxious around fireworks, now is also a great time to talk with your veterinarian about strategies or medications that may help before the holiday arrives.

And PLEASE make sure that your pet`s microchip information is up to date with your contact info...just in case your pet gets scared and runs off.

Let`s work together to make sure the only fireworks this week are the ones in the sky—not emergency trips to search for a missing pet. Stay safe, everyone! 🐶🐱

🐾❤️ FRR Alum Oreo recently celebrated two months with her forever family, and she has settled in beautifully!

🏃‍♀️🐕 Oreo and her canine brother, Wally, are the best of friends and spend much of their day playing together. She has a hilarious habit of claiming the high ground during playtime—whether it`s the couch or the bed—before launching herself into a game of chase and sending Wally racing after her.

🥰🐾 When she`s not playing, Oreo is all about the snuggles. She`s a total love bug who never seems to get enough affection. In fact, if the cuddles stop before she`s ready, she`ll gently remind her humans with a classic Great Pyrenees paw swipe until they continue.

🚀❤️ Oreo also makes sure her family knows just how much she missed them whenever they leave the house. Even if they`re only gone for a few minutes, she greets them as if they`ve been away for days, popping up like a rocket to deliver giant hugs.

🪑👀 One of Oreo`s favorite places to relax is the papasan chair, where she can keep watch out the window and supervise the neighborhood.

🍽️😂 She`s a very dainty eater, but after every meal she celebrates by rubbing her face and chest across the floor and rolling around in pure satisfaction.

🍖🌿 Treats, however, come with strict rules. Apparently, all treats must be enjoyed outdoors! Every time she receives one, she immediately dashes to the porch to savor it in the fresh air.

🚑🎶 True to her livestock guardian roots, Oreo proudly joins in whenever she hears a siren, howling in perfect unison. Her family likes to think she`s simply trying to help the emergency responders with their important work.

🧬🐑 DNA testing revealed that Oreo is 69% Great Pyrenees and 30% Anatolian Shepherd, which helps explain her affectionate personality, protective instincts, and larger-than-life charm.

🏡💕 Her family says she has brought endless joy, laughter, and love into their home, and they couldn`t imagine life without her. We`re so happy to see this sweet girl thriving!

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