We hope your week is relaxing after the holiday weekend. Happy Monday!
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Adventures about pet therapy, dog rescue and urban life in the 'Burbs
Adventures about pet therapy, dog rescue and urban life in the 'Burbs
We hope your week is relaxing after the holiday weekend. Happy Monday!
Live, love, bark! 🐾
I share your pain – my blood boils when I contemplate how $$ spent on fireworks could be better spent…
Thank you. Especially given that so much of the country is broiling and landscapes are so tinder dry, fireworks are completely insane. Not to mention how traumatic it is for pets and all those humans that struggle with PTSD.
Lulu: “I’m with you, Wilson. The fireworks start, I go hide under Dada’s desk.”
Java Bean: “Up in Anaheim, they did a big drone show over Angel Stadium. It looked very cool. We think the humans should do more of that and less of the blowing things up, but being humans, they probably won’t …”
Personally I’m opposed to fireworks, but there are low and no-noise versions which would help. We think drones and/or laser shows would be a much better solution, but like you said Bean…it’s doubtful humans would go along with that. We think it’s crazy people want to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks that come from a foreign country that does not like democracy. 😬
Our poor Tegan was a trembling wreck by the time the flash-booms stopped. Really beginning to dislike the Fourth when people can’t limit themselves to a few fireworks at reasonable times. Or better yet, go find a display. Sheesh!
Aww, poor thing. Yeah, I’m so over fireworks. Two went off again last night…at 1:15 am! Fourth night in a row that people have set boomers off in the middle of the night. Argh.
At ferst BellaSita did not ‘get’ THE Comick! An then shee did an shee iss laffin alot!!! Which made mee MOL more!!! Furry funny Wilson an Miss Monika!
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
Remember when smoking in public was accepted. Hopefully, someday shooting off fireworks will be seen as hazardous as smoking in public
Hope springs eternal!
Fireworks was/is a problem for us too. Our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo was traumatized by fireworks. An illegal rocket misfired, landed next to us, and loudly exploded. It was 4th of July in the middle of the neighborhood, with the street filled with kids and dog walkers, and it was very unnecessary and dangerous. Even I was traumatized, but now he really hates fireworks. It did not bother some of the dogs that we had in the past. Fireworks did not bother our Leonberger, our pug, and our labrador, but it bothered the other dogs.
Thanks, Thomas. It’s terrible how many pets are impacted. July 5 is the busiest day of the entire year for shelters. With all the military veterans and others who experience PTSD, I’m shocked there isn’t better compliance. Then again, if people would stop buying fireworks made in a country that doesn’t respect democracy, it might make a difference. And there’s nothing patriotic about terrorizing people and pets, no matter how much alcohol is served at neighborhood BBQ’s.
I’m with you on the fireworks business, Wilson. But I fear our complaints will fall on deaf ears . . figuratively AND literally.
But you came up with some solid advice for mama so there is that!
It’s stunning that Americans think it’s patriotic importing/buying them, particularly from a country that does not respect our form of democracy.
Mum always needs protection; I’m just trying to do my part.
I never understood it.
You’re the best, Wilson.
I wish humans would get over the fireworks thing. That’s a fun cartoon!
So do we, Terry. It’s just so unnecessary and a bad way to demonstrate one’s patriotism. Glad you enjoyed the smile. Hope you guys have a great week!
Funny cartoon. XO
So glad you liked it! Happy Monday.
Wilson, those fireworks are terrible for everybody, and that Ed, too.
Yeah, I think he’s just a bit to enthusiastic about those short treatments. Happy Monday.
Oh dear! Yes, stay away from Ed! 😂 He would not relax her! Good boy Wilson, for warning her. You deserve a treat. 🙂
Sorry about the loud fireworks 🎆.
Hope you can enjoy the peace this week and get some extra snoozing in!
Happy Monday!
Oh, and Monika, I did post a story today, but it’s not showing up on the reader. You have to go to my site. The WP gremlin is up to his tricks.
Thanks. Yes, a warning about Ed was lucky for me. No peace yet (two boomers went off in the distance at 1:15 AM this morning. Luckily I was awake. {insert eye roll}
Hmm, I’ll check the post out. Normally I receive notifications so I’ll check and see. Wilson and I have been at hospital today and are digging out the inbox. Toodles.
OMD! We all need to stay away from Ed! And if you find a way to ban noisy fireworks, we’ll sign the petition! (You so know we all have unique pawprints!) XOX Xena and Lucy
Trust me, it’s going to be the squeaky wheel that gets those hideous things banned. We all have to make noise and hold politicians to task. That and probably sky high tariffs added to the imports from countries that don’t share our idea of democracy. 🙄
Aww Wilson, you are such a good boy for warning your mum about Ed and yes, we too wish fireworks would be banned forever. We wish you both a happy Monday and a peaceful new week ahead 🐾❤️✨️ xxx
Thanks, Xenia…we hope we can get to peaceful soon. Have a wagnificent week!
Sorry for the fireworks, Wilson. Our dogs hated them, too. At least in this area, we had fewer this year than in previous years, but they sure were annoying. I hope you have a nice week.
Thanks, Dan. We’re hoping they’ll all be gone by the next day or two. Ironic isn’t it how we celebrate Independence Day importing fireworks from countries who do not share our idea of democracy. Seems s weird to me. Have a good week and stay as cool as you can.
We don’t listen to our dogs nearly enough, Wilson.
Ooh, ouch, hehe.
Yes, I’m glad the holiday is over and we’re back to ‘normal.’ Although with thunderstorms predicted, Wren will be back hiding in the closet. :-/
Glad you survived the holiday. I suspect we’ll have a few folks who will continue to celebrate for a few days. It’s a good week to 10 days of those damn things going off though they ‘should’ start to drop off noticeably. Hope springs eternal. 🤞🏼
I totally agree with you on fireworks! They are an absolute nuisance, bad fir theenvironment, and ever so scary for animals. I’m all out for a total ban!
Yay! We agree 100%. It’s really dumb celebrating Independence Day by setting off noisy fireworks imported form a country that does not subscribe to democracy.
Oh my goodness, that cartoon cracked me up! In all seriousness, though, acupuncture – when done by a qualified person – can be wonderful. I know it did wonders for Ducky.
As to fireworks, I agree with you – we need the quiet ones. I have to admit, though, that this year in our ‘hood was MUCH quieter than years gone by. I don’t know if old neighbors were replaced with more considerate ones or what; but I barely heard any over the weekend. Kids were shooting some off at the back of the ball field across the road, but they didn’t last very long. They had Zen a little unsettled at first, but he kept playing with Zoey and me and was fine by the time we went back inside. They both barked at the first few we heard once we were inside; but other than 2 or 3 extra loud ones, both Zs were unfazed the rest of the night.
I swear by acupuncture. Just a bit leery of porcu-puncture. LOL I’m so puzzled by the penchant Americans have for fireworks. Celebrating Independence Day by buying fireworks from a country that abhors democracy seems pretty incongruent to me. Glad the dogs survived the holiday in what sounds like not too bad of an experience. It’s good Zen was distracted by Zoey. That can help them overcome their initial fear. Have a great Monday.
Living in mostly the forest there is happily zero tolerance for any fireworks. Even the dumb people aren’t that dumb. Wilson, you may be interested to know that two of my kids live in suburban areas where over the years the illegal,fireworks have gotten out of control. They both told me that the “authorities” are now using drones to see where the source of these bottle rockets and other things are coming from and will fine the homeowner of record thousands of dollars if the drone photos determine illegal fireworks were coming from their property. Meanwhile, I’m in full agreement that Ed’s techniques may be a little much.
Have a good week at the ranch. I hope the boom booms are dome for the heat.
Loud fireworks are illegal in the city yet people manage to buy them and set them off. They’re legal in Wyoming and people flock to Cheyenne for them and bring them back into Colorado fr their celebrations…for hours and days on end. Ugh. I wish people would switch to lasers and/or drones and leave the noisy ones behind. As long as we keep importing fireworks from foreign countries that don’t subscribe to democracy, we end up putting our pets, military veterans and PTSD sufferers in harm’s way. Have a great week, Mike.
Ole Ed may have trouble getting insurance companies to pay for his quick efficient treatment methods. 🤣
so different from my acupuncture experience, one poke and you’re done!
Oner ouchy poke though! Happy Monday.
For the first time ever, Mom decided to leave home because of the holiday weekend. Even she doesn’t enjoy the booms at all hours of the day and night and for three days. It worked really well, and we did not hear even one! Hopefully the fools in your area are done now and you all can get some rest.
So glad your mom was able to get away to avoid the ever increasing number of fools showing up over the July 4th weekend. We hope everyone here got it out of their system-a nice quiet evening would be most welcome tonight. Have a super Monday!
HAHA! Now that’s an incredibly painful yet at the same time incredibly efficient method of acupuncture…..ouch. We think someone should invent noiseless fireworks. We could still enjoy seeing them without having to HEAR them.
Hugs, Teddy (and Mom Pam_
One and done for sure but I think you might not be able to get insurance to cover that procedure. 🤣
Lasers and/or drones would be so much more preferable to the loud boomers. Have a Happy Monday!
I’m with Wilson. I just don’t understand the fireworks situation. They are illegal in our town, yet people shoot them off. I would avoid Ed too. Thanks for the laughs this morning.
Same here. Apart from the noise which isn’t necessary, I find it ironic our country goes gah-gah celebrating independence using fireworks produced by a country that abhors democracy.
We didn’t have much noise this year. We were happy about that and the kitties were very happy. I’m sorry poor Wilson had such noise for three nights.
I linked this post to Awww Mondays.
Have a fabulous and restful day and week. A big healing hug to mom and lots of scritches to Wilson. ♥
Glad you and the kitties weren’t to impacted by the noise. Our neighborhood always goes overboard, usually fueled by too much beer by the younger members of the area. We cannot imagine how many military veterans feel about all this racket. We’re especially grateful for very thick walls on the 4th. Have a wonderful week, dear Sandee.
Yikes, and ouch, on the porcupine!!
I know, right? I don’t think insurance will cover that procedure. We hope your Monday has no prickles but still is relaxing.
Right back at you.
We had those stoopit boomers too. Worse than EVER!
That cartoon was one of the best ones we have seen!!
So glad you enjoyed the smile but we’re sorry that you too had to endure stupid boomers. Ironic if you ask us that people celebrate the country’s independence with fireworks that are made overseas by a country not known for its democracy. 😉
I think I’m going for acupuncture myself…back still playing up after two weeks – but I’ll skip the porcupine!
Mum usually loves those treatments and has decided Ed is a bit of a sharlitan. There seems to be a lot of that bait and switch stuff going on around here. Hope you get some relief. A dodgy back is never fun.
Happy Monday to you both. Swamp Ass weather here.
Oh dear, sorry about that. We have a week of upper 90’s so you have our sympathies.
We won’t be quite that high but our humidity can be awful hence the swamp part! 🙂
I don’t know, Wilson … Ed might just be what’s needed at this moment in time. Mine Mommy says he’d poke-out more than the sting of the fireworks-booms but maybe all that stuff that came from our “neighbors” (using the term loosely here) in the next town over … you know where we live, right … bye now, enjoy the week, or try to.
Yeah my Mum grumbled about your neighbor saying he wasn’t very patriotic…and is turning things into a terrible reality show. Hang in there and have a good Monday and better week.
so the nelly only meant it well as he threw the hedgehog in the face of our dad… happy monday
Oh gosh, we hope your Dad is okay. Now that’s something that would wake you up right quick. Happy Monday.
Ha!
Here’s wishing you a super Happy Monday, Jacqui! 😆