I don't know if this is the right place BUT every year I get at least one dog bite case in which the dog was frightened and upset by the sound of fireworks and the commotion caused by people watching them.

I've done accidents where dogs have run into the road and been struck by a car, causing damage to the vehicle and a claim (and lawsuit) against the dog's owner.

I don't get involved (other than in rescue) but dogs jump through windows in an attempt to avoid the noise, run through screen doors, disappear and have never been found again by the original owner.

So - PLEASE - keep your pets safe today, tonight, over the Fourth of July celebration. Leave them home, locked in, doors and windows closed, perhaps a radio on.

My GSD is terrified of loud noises - she's also a rescue - and I have a light sedative which I give her and she's INSIDE the bedroom by her choice. On the Fourth I run my central air PLUS the bedroom air conditioner to muffle the noise.

PLEASE keep your animals safe.

Great post and indeed something to be aware of. Our local television station ran a story about this the other night to remind people to keep their pets indoors and safe during the celebrations stating that this is the time of year when most dogs are lost than any other time.
Thanks for posting this.

Colorado has a total ban on fireworks this year... Lucky me! :-) lol

Colorado has a total ban on fireworks this year... Lucky me! :-) lol

You are lucky, even though I live in the county and they can't ban my neighbors with firearms, it's really annoying and this evening I will not be able to turn my dogs out for their usual play time, just long enough to take care of their business.

Colorado has a total ban on fireworks this year... Lucky me! :-) lol


NY does, too - we have no local Police, only the Troopers and the County Sheriff and they are overwhelmed. Last year four people were "deputized" and still the fireworks went on.

Fill in your rant about why laws are passed when no one intends to enforce them here: { }

Great post and indeed something to be aware of. Our local television station ran a story about this the other night to remind people to keep their pets indoors and safe during the celebrations stating that this is the time of year when most dogs are lost than any other time.
Thanks for posting this.


- Always a pleasure when I have the opportunity to exchange thoughts with you, always.

Colorado has a total ban on fireworks this year... Lucky me! :-) lol


So you are lucky Lucky?

Have a good holiday.

I'm actually pretty surprised that the ban is following through. Previous years, the county/state will ban the fireworks yet I'll still see the firework booths.. This year, no firework booths.. and only select cities are having firework shows...

In case you didn't hear.. but the huge Waldo Canyon fire was only about 20 minutes from my house.. and I guess there is another fire in the mountains West of my house.. Our entire state is on fire! :(

Happy 4th of July guys! Me & the dogs are going to BBQ tonight lol