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Did you lose your pet during the 4th of July fireworks? Here's what you need to do.
By Dawn White at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
It's a too-frequent consequence following holidays involving fireworks: lost pets. Many animals frightened by the noise will get separated from their families, and Dallas Animal Services is preparing for a busy stretch of days ahead. Spokesperson Julie Silva said the kennels there already overflo...
Key takeaway "Last year, the weekend after July 4th, we took in 100 stray pets," Silva said.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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