Pets and Fireworks: How to Keep Furry Citizens Safe on the Fourth

While the Fourth of July arouses patriotism for many Americans, the festivities – namely, the explosive extravaganza that is a fireworks display –aren’t as inspiring for the U.S.’s furry citizens. Fireworks can turn an otherwise normal evening into a warzone for pets, activating their flight instinct. "They’ll do anything to get away from the noise," said John Welsh with Riverside County Animal Control.

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Stolen Penguin Back Safe In Australia Sea World

A trio of men faces charges after allegedly stealing a penguin from Sea World on the Gold Coast of Australia's Queensland and then bragging about it online. Dirk, one of the park's 29 fairy penguins, was found under Southport pier Sunday night, frightened but apparently not hurt. The theft on Saturday night was the first of an animal in the park's 40-year history, the park's spokeswoman Renee Soutar said on Monday.

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San Francisco Explores Bird Safe Buildings

Legislation in San Francisco designed to prevent birds from deadly accidents involving high-rise windows has passed a Board of Supervisors committee and will be presented to the full board.

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