Keep Your Animals Calm & Safe This Week


Hey Reader,

Did you know that more pets go missing between July 4th and 6th than any other time of year?

Animal shelters see a 30-60% increase, with July 5th being their busiest day, as fireworks cause pets to panic and flee.

Now is the time to prepare your animal family so they stay safe and secure as their world explodes around them.

The loud bangs, flashing lights, and deep vibrations overwhelm even the most grounded animal, leading to panic and overload.

I’ve seen this with my own dogs. And dread watching Yogi Bear suffer this upcoming week.

It's awful to witness, hard to reassure them, and even worse when a pet goes missing.

🐾 9 Tips to Keep Your Pet Feeling Safe and Calm

✅ ID tags = your pet’s ticket home
✅ Fireworks don’t have to be close = still scary
✅ Early exercise = less panic later
✅ Safe space = sanctuary, not punishment
✅ Your presence = their greatest comfort
✅ Less stimulation = more calm
✅ Comfort tools like Reiki = extra support
✅ Animal Communication = shared understanding.
✅ Medication = a valid form of support

🔗 Read more: 4th of July Tips to Keep Pets Calm and Safe

Wishing you and your animal family a safe 4th of July.

Happy trails,
~Cat Malkin

P.S. 💌 Need Support?

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Animal Muse

Proud mom to my dog, Yogi Bear, and senior kitty, Mona Marie. Animal Communicator. Animal Reiki Teacher and Practitioner. Pet Loss Grief Counselor. Pet Meditation Teacher. Humane Educator. Author, blogger and podcaster. For all my offerings, visit: www.animalmuse.com

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