LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A Longview shelter is offering free pet microchipping services to all Gregg County residents ahead of the July 4 holiday.

"Fireworks and frightened pets go hand-in-hand this time of year," the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center said in a post.

"The week after the 4th of July is one of the BUSIEST times of the year for animal shelters when it comes to lost pets."The shelter is offering free microchip services to raise the chance your pet makes it back home safely and efficiently.