 So lead to this. Mike Warner at the Roanoke Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Virginia says between thunderstorms and fireworks and everyone's busy... Kids forget to close the gate and the next thing you know your dog's loose. He says it's a good idea to ask your vet if there are calming medications or blankets to help deal with the stress because it's celebration time and... Pets don't understand that time. They just hear the loud noises. Allison Keys, CBS News. Experts say you should leave your pets inside.