I am not a big fan of the fireworks. I am in the "you've seen some, you've seen them all" camp. That isn't the reason I hate this time of year. This is:
Fireworks turn this boy into a 90 pound pile of Jello riding on the back of a horse drawn cart going down a cobblestone street. There were a few times in Jacksonville I really thought he might have a heart attack, it was that bad. If he was smart enough, he could go hide in our closet, which has no windows and he'd be sheltered from at least seeing the displays, but Baxter prefers to face his imminent death while at our side. This will be the first time in years we will be able to face the 4th with a basement. Having a basement means we go downstairs, close the curtains and watch a movie at top volume to try to disguise the sounds of war outside. One year in KS we were completely successful in sheltering Baxter with this method. We don't have a door at the top of our basement stairs here, but if we did, I'd say we could be successful again this year. We'll just have to hope for the best and that we don't accidentally wake the Toddler in the process.
Enjoy your long weekend. Have safe travels. Eat lots. Drink responsibly. Be safe. Don't ignite any of your extremeties.
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Poor Baxter. I hope your attempts at sheltering him are a success. My lab, Mona, just turned 2 and we are taking her to my grandparents for the 4th. It was pretty quiet around here last year and I'm hoping it will quiet in their neighborhood this year. I, am a member of your camp. I could leave the fireworks.
He's so cute. I hope he survives another year.
I say leave the fireworks to the professionals and stop allowing the sale of ridiculous M80s and rockets to schmucks who have no business giving them to their 3 year old kids. GRRRR. Give Mr. B a huge hug for me.
The second pic just kills me. So awesome.
Good luck to poor Baxter! And you guys!
We have dog trauma at our house too. You are not alone in wishing for a quiet fireworks free 4th...or at least a good way to mask the noise.
Aww, poor guy!
Just be glad you don't live where I do. Started hearing firecrackers go off at 8:30pm TONIGHT - a day BEFORE the flipping festivities are supposed to begin. I mean really... (file in Twitter under #holyhellilivewithabunchocrackers
I hope he did OK for you. My parents dog was a mess on the 4th with all the poppers and things going off in the area.
Awww. Baxter and Montana are kindred spirits! Poor things.
Aww. Our dog used to hide in the bath tub every 4th. I do not miss those days!
Oh no! Poor thing.
That last photo is just too much for words. I hope the fireworks weren't too bad for you all this year.
Our dog is the same way. He goes bonkers.
you know, i wasn't actually home during the fireworks, and i'm not sure there were any close enough to my house to really hear well... but i'm QUITE sure my cats also would not like fireworks. probably smart, you know? it's kind of insane, darwin-ianly speaking, to go stand under explosions on purpose.
Happy Flatulance! I mean 4th!
Poor baby Baxter. What good parents you are for trying to protect him.
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