Spike In Lost Dogs Scared Off By July 4 Fireworks

Every year, more pets go missing on and around Fourth of July than any other time of the year. Loud noises from public fireworks displays and smaller, backyard fireworks can make pets anxious and scared, causing them to run away. Shelters are often inundated with pets on the days following Independence Day, many of which will never be reunited with their families.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals, many pets that are lost on or around July 4 are never reunited with their families, and just 20 percent of all dogs and just two percent of all cats who enter shelters are returned home.

If you've seen any of the dogs listed below, click on the town name above the photo to go to the original Facebook post or call the number listed.

The information and photos below were taken directly from RI Lost Pets Facebook pages.

Providence: Teddy

Teddy was last seen in the area of Webster and Roosevelt Streets in Providence on July 1. He’s almost two years old and is a Shih Tzu. He should have a black and white skull harness on and a grey stretchy leash. He’s very small and very friendly, please do not chase. Last seen heading towards Olneyville. Be on the lookout for this missing pup and report any sightings.

Call (443) 682-4364, or Providence Animal Control Center / Providence Police Department dispatch when spotted or found.

Coventry: Bailey

Bailey went missing the night of July 4 near Flat River Road in Coventry. Anyone who sees her is asked to reach out to Kayla Jean on Facebook.

Pawtucket: Princess

Princess is an older chihuahua with black and tan fur who went missing on July 4. She was last seen on Power Road in Pawtucket. If you see her, call (401) 548-2913, the Pawtucket Animal Control at (401) 722-4243 or the Pawtucket animal shelter, which opens at 10 a.m., at (401) 722-4243.

Coventry: Izzy

Izzy is a four-month-old German Shepherd with black and tan fur and a white spot on her chest. She went missing in Coventry on around 1 p.m. on July 3. If you see her, call or text Tanya Brown at 401-481-3489.

Warwick: Ziggy

Ziggy is a brown and white corgi who escaped from his yard between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on July 4. He was last seen at the corner of Greene and Morse Streets, near Post Road and is very afraid of fireworks. Please do not chase. If you see him, call Warwick Police at (401) 468-4200 or message Alice Danzer on Facebook.

Providence: Benjamin

Benjamin is a young male chihuahua with short, black fur and a white spot in his chest. He was last seen near Lester and Constitution Streets in Providence on July 1. If you see him, call (401) 771-8434 or Providence Animal Control at (401)-243-6040.