The Fourth of July might be your favorite summer holiday, but for dogs, it's often the scariest night of the year. Across the country, shelters see a huge uptick in lost pets between July 4 and July 6 ...

"We never thought Simba would voluntarily come near us," said the owner, but their patience has since been credited online.

Research has shown that dogs who go on day outings have a five times higher adoption rate than those who stay in shelters.