Scared By Fireworks: Lost, Found Pets In Arvada

ARVADA, CO — The Fourth of July is filled with fireworks, parties and loud events that can leave pets anxious and skittish. More pets go missing during the July 4 week than any other time of year, according to the American Kennel Club.

Many pets have gone missing in Denver's metro area. While private fireworks are illegal in Arvada, booms and crackles could still be heard in many neighborhoods over the past week.

Loud bangs can terrify pets. A dog was rescued last week in Arvada after spending three weeks away from home. A thunderstorm startled her and she escaped from her yard in Denver.

Here are some pets who've gone missing in Arvada:

Fortunately, many pets have also been reunited with their owners:

If you've lost your pet, you can contact the following Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance shelter members:

ADAMS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER/ADOPTION CENTER
10705 FULTON STREET, BRIGHTON, CO 80601303.288.3294
AURORA ANIMAL SHELTER
15750 E. 32ND AVENUE, AURORA, CO 80011303.326.8280
CAT CARE SOCIETY
5787 W. 6TH AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214303.239.9680
DENVER ANIMAL SHELTER
1241 W. BAYAUD, DENVER, CO 80223720.337.1800
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE
2080 S. QUEBEC STREET, DENVER, CO 80231-4067303.751.5772
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE BUDDY CENTER
4556 CASTLETON CT., CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109303.751.5772
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER
580 MCINTYRE STREET, GOLDEN, CO 80401303.278.7575
THE GABRIEL FOUNDATION (BIRDS ONLY)
39520 COUNTY ROAD 13, ELIZABETH, CO 80107303.629.5900
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY
2323 55TH STREET, BOULDER, CO 80301303.442.4030
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE SOUTH PLATTE VALLEY
2129 W. CHENANGO AVE., UNIT A, LITTLETON, CO80120303.703.2938
INTERMOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY
67318 HWY 285, PINE, CO 80470303.838.2668
The City of Denver also provides a list of resources for those who've lost a pet in the city's metro area.

Lost and found pets can also be reported on PawBoost: