The San Diego Humane Society took in more than 100 animals after the July Fourth holiday and urges pet parents who lost their furry friends to reach out.
The agency saw its busiest day of the year Tuesday and began posting stray pet in-take updates on social media. The San Diego Humane Society will open its doors at 11 a.m. Wednesday to continue the intake process, reunite pets with their owners, and walk prospective pet parents through the adoption process.
As of Wednesday morning, the agency reported 126 stray pets in its care. Several resources are offered to the public to help find a lost pet or reunite a lost pet with their family.
According to SDHS officials, one out of every three pets gets lost during their lifetime, and only one in 10 lost pets is found. The July Fourth holiday can be especially terrifying for pets due to the loud noises associated with fireworks and revelry.
Last year, the agency took in about 270 animals in the three days after the Fourth of July, and only about 28 percent of those animals were reunited with their families.
“Pets tend to get very frightened by fireworks, whether it’s big firework displays or community members setting off unscheduled fireworks in their local neighborhoods. It’s so important that pet parents have a solid plan to keep their animals calm and safe since we see a significant increase in stray pets after the holiday,” said San Diego Humane Society Chief Operating Officer Jessica Des Lauriers wrote in a statement. “We urge pet families to have that plan in place early, which includes keeping pets home and indoors, in a secure location.”
The San Diego Humane Society’s Lost and Founds Pets page can be found here. The public may call the agency at 619-299-7012.
