Animals deserve a fireworks-free Fourth

MPLS Star & Sickle ^ | 7-2-12 | Lindsay Pollard-Post

[TurboZamboni]

I once "oohed" and "ahhed" over fireworks, but that was before I knew how our annual celebrations of freedom wreak havoc on other species. For animals, Fourth of July fireworks aren't festive - they're frightening and sometimes even fatal. Animals' ears are far more sensitive than ours. Deafening blasts can cause them intense pain and even damage their hearing. The endless bangs and booms cause many dogs and cats to panic and jump over backyard fences, slip out of their collars, break free from their chains, dig out of yards, tear through screened windows or doors and even crash through picture windows in a frantic attempt to escape the explosions.

[ArrogantBustard]

Lindsay Pollard-Post

Hyphentated women are nothing but trouble.

[illiac]

hey are known as Thunder Shirts or Thunder Vests. They come in all sizes and are made of a very soft comforting material that wraps around the dog and is held in place with velcro. Goes aroung the stomach and neck.

Here is a link to their website:

http://www.thundershirt.com/?utm_source=bing%2Byahoo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adcenter

We bought ours through a local pet store called Good Dog.

Thanks....

[ctdonath2]

[TurboZamboni]

there’s room for all God’s creatures-right next to the mash potatoes.

[Fledermaus]

It’s awful. Hottest summer I can remember since moving here 22 years ago.