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Tips for Dogs and Holiday Fireworks

Hi guys! Thought I'd better do another animal post today as its been awhile :)   Today I came across a message about tips regarding pet dogs and attending a fireworks event.  I have to admit that this is not something I have ever thought about, but discovering that some family pets have been lost as a result of running away from fireworks, I thought I would share what I learned. SUMMER HOLIDAY FIREWORKS - its LOUD, its CROWDED - so the advice is to NOT take them along as the noise really scares them. If you have and they are not on a leash or confined, they can bolt and continue to run, run, run away! Here's what they're saying:       1) Do NOT take pets along to July 1rst or 4th firework festivities       2) Leave your pets at home in a quiet, secured, escape-proof area       3) Do not leave them outside        4) Indoors - drown out the sounds of fireworks by turning up the tv volum...

Awww...Picture worth a Thousand Words!

Isn't this the best? This grateful dog gives her rescuer some "Thanks" after a fire in her home was put down. Four days later the doberman pincher gave birth to puppies!   Found this while surfing for pet rescue sites today - something I like to do once in awhile. We gave a treat, food & toy gift basket (may of mentioned this already) to our local animal shelter as our Christmas donation. If you can, please consider helping shelters with much needed donations.   What to give : Money, Toys, Beds, Consumables such as Food, Garbage Bags, Newspaper, Litter and even your Time!  Thanks!