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Sacramento animal shelters get an influx of pets scared off by July 4 fireworks The Bradshaw Animal Shelter said pet owners have until Thursday, July 10, to pick up their dog without fees.

While the Clark County Animal Shelter is currently at capacity, the shelter continues to take in lost animals. Despite the challenges, there's good news for pet owners.

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More than 120 pets arrived between July 4 and July 5, El Paso Animal Services said on its social media pages, as it encouraged El Pasoans to reclaim and foster animals amid the already full shelter.

Shelters also add that pets often get lost after the Fourth. According to the Olathe Animal Shelter, they bring in five to 10 lost pets on average every July Fourth (just the one day).

NASCAR is teaming up with Chicago Animal Care and Control for a "Final Lap to Forever Homes" pet adoption event on Saturday at 2741 S. Western Ave.

She described the moments when pets can be reunified with families as, "Christmas, New Years and birthdays all combined." "We all really absorb those moments, because they are so rare," O'Gan added.