Oh no, the fireworks have started - let the shaking and hiding begin. Heidi hates the 4th of July

[sad sally]

[OffWithTheirHeads]

1. Here in Arizona it's only july 1st. What timezone are you in?

[sad sally]

3. Should have said "4th of July season," 'cause in this little (poor-13% unemployment) county,

fireworks are legal - and I'm talking big booming rocket ones - from June 30 thru July 3 from 8 p.m. to midnight; on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. and on July 5-6, back to the 8-12. Needless to say some people can't wait until night - they start early in the day.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

5. Damn! I havn't heard so much as a gunshot here in Tucson.

probably because they banned fireworks I think because of the drought and the fires elsewhere.

[sad sally]

9. Not meant to say you're lucky because of drought & fires, but "lucky you"

The Thursday paper had two full-page ads for fireworks. The one we dreaded seeing said:

"You want to be the BIG BOY on the block this year? Stop in for the "GODFATHER" mega package - only $550"

[EFerrari]

17. They are banned here, too, but that doesn't stop people from doing them in their yards.

It started about a week ago and will go for another week. I hope the guys at the fire station are well rested.

[Suich]

10. One year, I spent 4th of July week in Shelton,

a small logging town about 90 mins. outside of Seattle.

No M80's for them...they were shooting off sticks of dynamite! Never again!

Scared me half to death!

[Bertha Venation]

2. Poor Heidi.

I understand about skittish/frightened pets. I hope she gets through the holiday ok.

[texanwitch]

4. I saw a commerical for jacket that you could put on dog, to calm them.

I can't think of the name but maybe you might find it in a pet store.

It is suppose to make the dog feel like it is being held.

Poor Heidi.

[NightWatcher]

6. Is it something like the Thunder Jacket?

I think when the neighbors start their fireworks crap around here I'm going to take out my guns and plug a few dozens holes in the front yard. They'll know from the sound that it ain't firecrackers and I'm not playing.

Fireworks are stupid, dangerous, and expensive with no positive upside for their existence.

[zappaman]

7. I feel ya

Jasmine looks like she could be Heidi's sister!
Got her doggy downers today and she will be doped up on Wednesday.
Good luck!

[sad sally]

12. Heidi can't tolerate the drugs - they give her the urpies and the poopies

She's getting older - over 10; was a shelter girl - on the last day they were going to keep her - she'd been there 60 days and was/is a big girl - when we adopted her seven years ago. She's our sweetie.

[HopeHoops]

8. Our border collie will be in the half bath on the middle level.

[pipi_k]

11. Poor Heidi!!! My doggies

love their "drugs', which I give them during thunderstorms.

Excel Calm-quil calming tabs. Natural ingredients. I give them each a couple and then put them in their crates. Then I take an old towel and spray it with dog appeasing pheremone spray and drape it across the front.

They usually fall asleep


Lucy and Nikki

[sad sally]

13. What beauties!

[applegrove]

14. I remember being four and balling my eyes out at fireworks. I hated them until I was a teen.

[littlewolf]

15. my Shelly hates fireworks also

she goes in the hall bathroom and gets in the tub ....
same with lighting and thunder ....
50 lbs chow/lab .....

[EFerrari]

16. Our dear departed Lucy used to rush into the closet

even through its closed door and shake all night.

My Kid doesn't mind at all but couple of the cats go hide in the linen. I hate the 4rth for that part but also because we're surrounded by tinder up here.

[Remmah2]

18. We have two rescue German Shepherds.

They hide in the basement all week.


At least my cats are brave.

[fizzgig]

19. that face is killing me

i just want to give her hugs and scritches and snuggles

[grasswire]

20. give your dog something: valerian, or rescue remedy or something

Valerian in capsules is cheap, and dogs like the *dirty socks* aroma.

[riderinthestorm]

21. I'm seriously thinking of tranquilizers this year for my old girl

She's getting much worse each year. Last year was terrible for her.

Anyone have any recommendations for something natural? I really hate to start with the power drugs right away - maybe something herbal will be enough to calm some of her anxiety. I've seen a couple of suggestions upthread but would appreciate any feedback....

[hamsterjill]

22. I'm with Heidi!!!

My two dogs handle it all relatively well, but *I* hate the fireworks! In the large arena, done by professionals, they can be beautiful, but in my opinion, there is NO place for bottle rockets, etc. in a residential area.

There are always people who shoot them off, only to say "I'm sorry" when someone's house catches on fire. It's absurd that people do not understand the risks involved for a momentary 'pop' and 'flash'.