Bad, Bad Fireworks!

Ban all personal fireworks. That's right. No more roadside stands. No more backyard shows. Fireworks are dangerous. They can be a fire hazard in dry areas. And the sound of fireworks terrifies my dogs! Enough said.

I knew as soon as I heard the fireworks start on the Fourth of July that I had to get the dogs inside. They were almost on top of one another at the back door. The first pop does that. Little Guy, by far the smallest of the three, was first in the door. Fear seems to heighten strength and he definitely muscled his way in. His sisters weren't far behind.

I know what you're saying. Fireworks are beautiful and fun. My mother reminisces about "shooting fireworks" when she was a small girl. She's 75 now. She thinks I'm nuts. But even she can't argue at the trembling mass of dogs that cower in fear at the pops and whishes of fireworks in the sky.

My father understands. If I'm not around, I can trust that he will always let the dogs in the house in times of fireworks or bad weather. I can not always trust him to use good judgement. Turning the television channel to watch the New York fireworks spectacular did not help. I know it was beautiful but he wasn't the one trying to explain to Little Guy that the fireworks that had invaded the family room weren't really in the family room.

The dogs don't understand. Neither do I. Oh, I understand the beauty. I also undestand the danger. Why not take advantage of the many local fireworks shows? It can be a special family time without the danger. Usually. Even with professionals handling them, sometimes things go wrong and people get hurt by fireworks.

We don't have some special right to purchase and use fireworks at our homes. We do have a right to peace for ourselves and our dogs. So...ban personal fireworks! My dogs and yours will be so much happier.

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