05/24/2026
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Safety for Dogs 🐾
CT Dog Gone Recovery
Memorial Day weekend is full of cookouts, travel, parades, fireworks, and visitors — but all of that excitement can be overwhelming and risky for dogs.
Keep Your Dog Safe This Weekend
🐾 Keep dogs leashed and secure
Even friendly, well-trained dogs can get spooked by crowds, loud noises, or fireworks.
🐾 Do not bring dogs to fireworks displays
The noise, crowds, and flashing lights can cause panic and increase the risk of a dog bolting.
🐾 Create a safe indoor space
Keep your dog inside during fireworks with windows closed, shades drawn, and calming music or white noise playing.
🐾 Make sure ID is current
Check that your dog is wearing a collar with ID tags and that microchip information is up to date.
🐾 Watch doors and gates
With guests coming and going, dogs can slip out quickly. Assign someone to keep an eye on entrances.
🐾 Keep cookout foods away from dogs
Avoid giving dogs bones, corn cobs, alcohol, chocolate, grapes, onions, or anything greasy.
🐾 Never leave dogs unattended outside
A fenced yard is not always secure, especially if fireworks or loud noises start unexpectedly.
🐾 Have a recent photo ready
If your dog goes missing, a clear, current photo will help with flyers and social media posts.
If Your Dog Goes Missing
Do not chase.
Call animal control and local police.
Post clear photos and location details.
Reach out for help right away.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
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