Yuma Police Department and the Humane Society of Yuma share numbers after New Years

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - On New Year's day and eve the Yuma Police Department received almost 60 calls regarding firework activity.

This is almost half the calls they received compared to last year, which was almost 100.

“It’s the end of the year, we had a rough year, everybopdy wants to let off some steam and celebrate and that’s fine to do it in a manner that’s safe and in a manner that doesn’t offend your neighbors,” says Yuma local and board member for the Humane Society of Yuma Wendy McKay.

Meanwhile, over the last couple of days, the HSOY took in 41 pets.

Annette Lagunas, the Humane Society Executive Director, shares the best way to reconnect with your lost furry friends.

“Come down to the shelter, don’t call us, we can’t tell you over the phone whether you’re dog is here or not, so just come on down to the shelter, look for your pet, that should be you’re first action is missing,” Lagunas says.

McKay shares how these fireworks can lead to more missing pets.

“They are not permissible by law in our county, in our community, in our state, so those are the problem, it’s cause and effect, if we didn’t have those fireworks we wouldn’t have all these missing animals,” she said.

Lagunas also explains why you should keep an eye out for your pets this weekend.

“I’m concerned that the partying is going to continue through the weekend so I’m a little worried about that and the number of animals that are going to be entering the shelter," Lagunas says.

The Humane Society also recommends posting you’re missing furry friend on Yuma lost and found pets on Facebook.