Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a guide to help the animals in your life.

We can celebrate our independence, having a blast at the beach. But conservationists urge us to do it without making the most dependent shorebird chicks fly the coop well before they're ready.

Fireworks, thunderstorms, construction sounds, and loud traffic can trigger dog noise anxiety in millions of pets. Veterinary ...

Dozens of technicians will fire off about 851,000 fireworks on July Fourth, aiming to break a world record in what organizers ...

Fourth of July fireworks can be exhilarating, but for those on the autism spectrum they can also be overwhelming. Daniel Ekman is autistic and while he’s not affected by fireworks, he knows others ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Fireworks have long been a Fourth of July tradition, but drone light shows are emerging as a quieter, more environmentally friendly alternative. As communities prepare for bigger ...