Animal care technicians said they can only hope that these scared dogs will soon be reunited with their families.
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“Their natural reaction is to try to run away from the noise, resulting in them leaving home”, said Cypher.
Since the beginning of this month, more than 200 animals have come in as strays, up 25 percent from a year ago, according to the shelter.
Dozens of pets were being dropped off and found at animal shelters Sunday, following Fourth of July celebrations.
Lt. Reynolds says it happens every year after Independence Day.
“I went outside to go feed him and like, he escaped through one of the holes because of the fireworks next door”, she said.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center is offering a special redemption service today and tomorrow if your dog is turned into their shelter. Workers at the shelter are helping to match the lost with the found. They remind pet owners the stress the animals go through during holidays when fireworks are allowed. “Typically, we do see a huge influx during the week or several days after the 4th of July of animals coming into shelters”.
More than half of those pets are returned to their owners, but many others are euthanized because they can not be properly identified.
Teary-eyed, Castillo said she’s happy to get her beloved dog back. Others are awaiting their mom or dad to come looking for them, like Maria Castillo did.
“During the fourth of July, most animals are startled by loud noises, and fireworks are no exception”, said Michelle Stone Cypher, an animal control officer. Those dogs were just from good Samaritans who brought in the animals.
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Pet owners can also use a Finding Rover application on their smartphones to help locate a lost pet.
