The One Day of the Year that the Most Dogs Go Missing

How to make sure your pet doesn’t end up separated from you.

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For dogs, the scariest day of the year isn’t Halloween. It’s July 4th. It’s estimated that animal control officers see a 30- to 60-percent increase in lost pets from July 4th to July 6th, with July 5th being noted as one of the busiest days of the year for shelters.

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