Who says national holiday says fireworks. And fireworks mean moments of terror for many of our furry friends. What is a grandiose spectacle for us is, in fact, a terrible ordeal for pets, some of whom, panicking and disoriented, flee and remain untraceable for hours, days and sometimes much longer.
This is what happened to a little dog called princessbut fortunately, his escape did not take long. She ended up being located and brought to safety before experiencing a moving reunion with her master in a shelter in Nevada (United States), reported FOX 5 Vegas Monday July 6.
On Saturday, July 4, the United States celebrated Independence Day, with fireworks going off across the country that evening. princessa female Chihuahua, was frightened when she heard the explosions produced by one of these pyrotechnic shows and escaped from her master's home in Las Vegas.
More than 130 animals collected since July 4
The latter had looked for her everywhere in the area, without result. Luckily, the dog ended up being found by a good Samaritan before being taken care of by a local association, The Animal Foundationwho scanned her for an identification chip as soon as she arrived. The animal was indeed wearing one and the information returned was up to date, which allowed the staff at the reception facility to quickly obtain the contact details of its owner and contact him to tell him the good news.
The association was delighted with this happy outcome, while specifying that it had collected more than 130 animals since July 4, most of which had gotten lost and were therefore waiting to return home.