DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/2/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 W Riverside
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: With their sensitive hearing, many household pets become terrified by fireworks.
In Spokane, it's not uncommon this time of year for firefighters to deal with persons bitten or injured by skittish animals or traffic collisions caused by wayward dogs, cats and horses.
While we encourage attendance at the professional fireworks show downtown, it is a good idea to leave your four-legged friends safe at home, ideally with someone to watch over them.
In fact, now would be a great time to prepare your residence to safely harbor your pet from the frightful sights and sounds that may be associated with 4th of July celebrations.
First, make sure your pets are wearing proper identification. If your pet does run away during the exploding noise of a fireworks display, you will have a better chance of recovering the animal if it is wearing an ID tag.
Secondly, contact your veterinarian now for professional advice or assistance in preparing animals for the noisy days to come. For household pets, an otherwise quiet and well-secured room with television or radio playing at normal volume may be just what the doctor orders.
Lastly, take a photograph of your pet and place the telephone number of your veterinarian in your cell phone. In the event of an escaped animal or crisis, you can contact them promptly for guidance.
Should you experience an emergency that endangers human life or property and demands immediate attention, your Police or Fire Department may be contacted via 9-1-1.
Please join us in making sure that every member of your household celebrates safely!
PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
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