Jessica Brassard

Hey fireworks time is coming. It’s a crazy bad time for the animals in your neighbourhood. Like REALLY bad. Many dogs will be cowering in fear for hours from sounds they don’t understand - but it’s more than that. Dogs HEAR better than humans. They hear all the frequencies of a firework that human ears miss. That high pitched whistle of fireworks could be shattering to a dog. Dogs can smell the fireworks easily - and that smell will linger long after the explosion fades - ramping anxiety for hours. Many dog owners flee neighbours that have fireworks shooting off or have to give their dog drugs to calm them down. Some dogs have actually died of fright. Not from being so scared but from being in such terror they flee their normally safe environment and become lost or hit on highways. Many dog owners report terrible injuries like ACL tears and ripped nails as dogs move around a home in absolute terror. 60% of dog show a marked fear of fireworks (RSPCA data). This is a majority of all dogs. Dogs are the best. They are literally one of the best things on this planet. If you love dog accounts, if you like photos and videos of them and say LOOK AT THIS DOG and and show your photo to someone, if they make you smile, if you love petting them, if they bring you joy - skip the fireworks. Thank you.