"July 4th Fireworks Lead to Surge in Stray Pets at Animal Shelters"

Dozens of stray pets were brought to Orange County animal shelters during the Fourth of July weekend, as the holiday festivities can cause dogs to panic and escape from their homes. While some pets have been reunited with their owners, others remain separated. Owners searching for lost pets are advised to check the OC Animal Care website, local veterinarian offices, Facebook groups, NextDoor, or posters. Shelters in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are working with Petco Love Lost, a website that uses image recognition technology to reunite lost pets.