- Dogs, cats, and other pets are sensitive to loud, unfamiliar sounds like fireworks. The repeated boom of fireworks can cause extreme anxiety in many animals. Pets may run away to flee, get lost, or struck by a vehicle.
- Pets and other animals can ingest litter from fireworks and cause choking or an internal blockage.
- Fireworks can also negatively impact wildlife. Fireworks can start fires which can destroy wildlife habitat. The sounds and light can also cause wildlife to flee and get struck in roadways.
Additional resources for pet and wildlife safety and fireworks are linked below:
Fireworks: Awesome for humans, terrifying for animals (provided by the Humane Society)
Fireworks and Your Pet: Tips for Staying Safe (provided by the ASPCA)
How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks (provided by the American Kennel Club)
Contact Info:
Deni Goldman, Animal Control Officer
Phone: 781-751-9106
Email: dgoldman@police.dedham-ma.gov
