 Minnesota News Network. The Animal Humane Society is reminding Minnesotans to start preparing their pets for 4th of July celebrations. Spokesperson Brittany Ballman says the biggest thing you can do for your pet is to leave them inside at home. Don't leave them in the car. Don't bring them with. Leave them at home where they can be a little bit safer. Don't even leave them outside. Even if you have a fenced-in backyard, they're likely to get scared. They might try to jump that fence, dig a hole, run away.