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City of Seattle
Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor
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NEWS ADVISORY
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| SUBJECT: Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to protect pets around the Fourth of July holiday
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
7/1/2008 10:40:00 AM |
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Don Jordan (206)386-4286
(206)953-2529 (cell)
Katherine Schubert-Knapp (206) 684-0909
Kathy Sugiyama (206) 684-0909
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Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners
to protect pets around the Fourth of July holiday
SEATTLE — With Fourth of July celebrations just a few days away, and with people already setting off fireworks before the holiday, the Seattle Animal Shelter urges pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets. The shelter also reminds owners to make sure their pets are licensed to give them the added protection that comes with a license.
“The Fourth of July is one of our busiest days of the year,” says Seattle Animal Shelter Director Don Jordan. “Even though it’s illegal to set off fireworks in many jurisdictions, including Seattle, we can’t ignore the reality. We urge you to take precautions with your pets, not just on the holiday, but the days before and after as well.”
Many animals are frightened by fireworks and will run away. An added precaution is to make sure your pet is licensed and wearing proper identification. If a pet wearing its license shows up at the shelter, the owner is notified. If an officer finds a licensed pet in the field, it will be returned to its owner instead of being taken to the shelter.
Jordan offers the following tips to protect pets around and on the Fourth of July:
· Keep pet indoors or otherwise secured when fireworks are being shot off.
· Consult your veterinarian beforehand if you think your pet may benefit from being tranquilized.
· Take your pet outside to relieve itself before it gets dark.
· If you take your pet to a park, do not leave it locked in a car.
· Do not take your pet to public fireworks displays.
· Make sure your pet is wearing proper identification, such as a current pet license.
The shelter will be closed on July 4. If you need assistance on the holiday, please contact the Seattle Police Department non-emergency number: (206)625-5011. The shelter will resume regular hours on July 5; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for licensing, and noon to 6 p.m. for adoptions. The shelter is located at 2061 - 15th Ave. W., approximately one mile south of the Ballard Bridge. For more information, call (206)386-PETS (7387).
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