HPD Animal Control

It is legal to shoot fireworks July 2 through 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. inside the city limits of Hays.

Many dogs and cats are frightened of the sights and sounds that come with this Independence Day celebration. Here are a few tips to keep them home and safe this holiday.

1. Keep your dogs and cats secured inside your home if you can. If your pet is sensitive to fireworks, a basement setting would be ideal. However, if you do not have a basement and your dog is kennel trained, place the dog in its kennel with its favorite toy or blanket. Have a television or radio on to drown out some of the booms and pops from fireworks.
2. Block outside sights and sounds by lowering the blinds.
3. Make sure to leave your dog at home if you are planning to enjoy fireworks away from your home.
4. If your dog must remain outdoors during the fireworks, make sure the gates are closed securely and make sure that the dog has a collar with City of Hays Pet Registration tag on it as well. This will assist with a speedy return of your pet should it become lost and picked up by the Hays Police Department.
5. You know your dog better than anyone else, and in some instances it is necessary to get medication from your veterinarian for overly anxious dogs during the 4th of July holiday.

As always, should your pet become lost, contact the Hays Police Department at (785) 625-1030 to leave a lost report for an Animal Control Officer.