A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
I live in a community that lights up the sky by setting off roman candles, skyrockets, and any other sort of firecrackers--legal or otherwise-- guaranteed to delight thrill-seekers. Everyone else, not so much. Buddy the Wonder Cat was a rescue who came to us at just three months of age, so we've had lots of …
Continue reading Pet Safety: Keep Calm And Carry On
Sasha and Buddy The Wonder Cat will be celebrating the Fourth of July indoors with plenty of sound camouflage in the form of music, movies, and one particularly loud standing fan that's reminiscent of a C-130 in flight. The freezer is well stocked with ice cubes (Buddy likes to bat them across the kitchen tiles when he's …
Continue reading The Big Bang: Tips for the 4th
Anyone following Sasha's journey knows my Sheltie is no fan of noise. She was hypersensitive to clickers, coffee grinders, and any number of household sounds. (Want to know how we're managing those? Catch up on that part of her journey here.) So it's no surprise that fireworks invoke an Aaugh!!! reaction. Before the storms …
Continue reading The Big Bang: Managing Your Dog’s Fear of Fireworks
As a kid, I loved fireworks celebrations. Loved the colors, the artistry, and the music that often accompanied the big events. I still enjoy the celebrations, although my appreciation is tempered by the effect fireworks may have on our furry companions. Some reports suggest dogs can be frightened by the fireworks and often escape the …
Continue reading Fireworks & Fido: Reducing the Fear Factor