Salina's Guide to Pet Safety During Fireworks Season Including Links & Phone Numbers

Joshua Barnhart -

Below are Facebook pages and phone numbers you can contact if your pet is lost over the 4th of July holiday. Both of the Facebook pages allow you to make a post of any lost and found pet in hopes of reconnecting them to their owner.

If you find a pet you should contact the animal shelter or if it is after hours you should contact the non-emergency phone number for the SPD.

Salina, KS Police Phone Number: (785) 826-7210

Salina, KS Animal Shelter: (785) 826-6535

Click Here to join the Salina Police Scanner & Headline News on Facebook

Click Here to join the Salina Kansas Lost & Found Pet Page on Facebook

Manhattan, KS - With Fourth of July celebrations on the horizon, K-State veterinarian Susan Nelson offers essential advice to keep dogs and cats safe amid fireworks and festivities. As the Clinical Professor at the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center, Nelson emphasizes planning ahead to ensure pet safety and comfort during the holiday.

Key Tips for Pet Safety:

  1. Consult Your Vet: Discuss medication options with your veterinarian in advance, as many clinics will be closed on July 4.
  2. ID and Microchips: Ensure pets wear collars with ID tags and have updated microchip information for easy tracing if they get lost.
  3. Indoor Safety: Keep pets indoors to protect them from heat and potential harm from fireworks. Secure them in a crate or room with blinds closed and soothing sounds to reduce anxiety.
  4. Anxiety Management: Use anxiety wraps, over-the-counter supplements, or prescription medications for pets with noise anxiety. Distract pets with food puzzles and toys.
  5. Avoid Firework Shows: Leave pets at home during firework displays to avoid stress from noise and crowds.

Hazards Beyond Fireworks:

  • Keep dangerous items away: Such as lighters, matches, lighter fluid, glow jewelry, citronella candles, and both lit and unlit fireworks.
  • Avoid toxic substances: Don’t apply insect repellents with DEET on pets, and keep them away from harmful foods like chocolate, macadamia nuts, onions, grapes, raisins, and alcohol.

Emergency Contact: If your pet ingests something toxic, contact your veterinarian, the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435, or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.

For more information, contact the Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5690.

By following these guidelines, pet owners can ensure a safe and stress-free Fourth of July for their furry friends.