Lost Pet on the 4th in Tri-Cities? Here's What to Do

Our dog Bodhi isn't a huge fan of fireworks. We've tried everything over the last few years to keep him calm, but no matter what we do, he doesn't like loud sounds.

First Steps: What to Do Immediately After Your Pet Goes Missing In The Tri-Cities

It comes as no surprise that the #1 holiday weekend where people lose their pets is during the 4th of July.

Losing your pet leaves a sickening pit in your stomach, and if you are lucky, you'll find them quickly, but sadly, that's not always the case.

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So if your pet does get away from you this 4th of July weekend, what can you do?

Local Resources That Can Help Recover Your Pet In Tri-Cities, Washington

One resource, thanks to the Tri-Cities Animal Services, could help you find your lost dog or cat over the weekend.

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In a posting on their Facebook page, the Tri-Cities Animal Services offered up this valuable resource:

If your pet goes missing—or if you find a lost animal—use the Tri-Cities Lost & Found Pets map to report it and search for matches. Every report helps bring a family back together.

Visit the map here: https://www.tricitiesanimalservices.com/lost-found

No one wants to lose their beloved pet on the 4th of July weekend, but thankfully, there are resources that can help in finding them.

Our dog Bodhi is a big snuggler, and we keep him inside during the fireworks, and that seems to have made a difference with him, but he still acts crazy, and anything is possible with any pet, as you know.

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