HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The night that many Hawaii pet owners dread has finally arrived and experts have some last minute tips for furry family members. Others add that the loud explosions are not just stressful for dogs and cats. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The Hawaiian Humane Society said missing animals being turned into their shelters on New Year's Eve is a common problem, but engaging a pets' mind and body before the bombs go off can go a long way. "Now is the right time to break out the feather wand for your cats, take your dogs out for a really long walk, get them physically tired and then give them some mental stimulation at home," said Brandy Shimabukuro, Hawaiian Humane Society communications manager, "so that when those fireworks pop off and we know that that's going to happen tonight, they're at least at a point where they're a little bit more fatigued." Loud explosions can also result in what is referred to as acoustic trauma in children. Pediatricians said keiki are more at risk for conditions like tinnitus. "Their hearing is much more susceptible to the decibels, the loudness of the fireworks, so it is very important to protect their ears with noise, canceling headphones, earplugs and even earmuffs," said Dr. Theresa Wee, Wee Pediatrics medical director. One local gun store said that sales for ear protection always spike in the last couple weeks of the year, though they still have plenty of stock for last-minute purchases. Firearms International has standard earplugs or fancier electronic sets that filter out higher decibles. "When you're shooting a firearm or even with like fireworks going off or just loud noises in general, once it hits that decibel, it'll actually cut the audio off. So it actually softens that. So it makes it a little bit more, I guess, like manageable," said Brad, a sales representative at Firearms International. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 HHS said a total of 52 animals -- both cats and dogs -- were brought into local HHS shelters in the days that followed New Year's Eve in 2023. Staff stressed to keep a look out for lost pets in the New Year and to report any sightings to their dispatch line at (808)-356-2250 or website.