Young-Williams Animal Center said July 5 is the busiest day of the year for shelters in the United States and is letting you know where to look if you lost your pet.
They said shelters experience a 30 percent increase in intake numbers from July 4 through July 6.
If your dog or cat did run away during the fireworks, pets picked up by Animal Control will be taken to Young-Williams' main location at 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919.
They will take a picture and then upload it to their website and Facebook page.
And if you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, several East Tennessee shelters are holding a 'pet'riotic adoption special. That includes Young-Williams, who have waived all adoption fees with any monetary donation except for puppy adoptions.