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Fourth Fireworks Frighten Furry Friends

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Coco Plum Real Estate, Kelly Willey, FLORIDA KEYS BK3084960

Fourth Fireworks Frighten Furry Friends...Easy for you to say!

 But seriously, please don't forget that your pets are terrified of fireworks this July 4th.

 

Each year in Marathon, Florida one of the highlight events of the summer, is the annual 4th of July fireworks and festivities at Sombrero Beach. Families begin the day with the patriotic parade at 10:30AM and then head to Sombrero Beach on Sombrero Beach Road at mile marker 50, oceanside.

 

This is a full day event with food, crafts and entertainment. The highlight are the fireworks at dark.

 

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Many will view this spectacular event from their boats.

 

But, the first time we went we took our dogs and with the first bang my Pomeranian pup Zeke was off like a flash. Trying to call a dog in this noise is impossible and even just seeing and running through the crowds was a nightmare.

 

 

Thankfully we found Zeke, terrified, but under our van. How he found it I have no clue but thankfully he did.

 

It's probably best to leave your pets home for the 4th of July fireworks. Try confining them to a crate or the bathroom for some quiet and security. Maybe leave on the radio or TV to help drown out the sounds.

 

 

 

Comments(3)

Esther Preston
Heartland Realty - Redmond, OR

Kelly Willey, This is so true, every year hundreds of scared animals go missing. 

Keep our animals safe and protected. Love my fur babies.  Happy 4th of July

Jun 27, 2016 07:10 AM
Kelly Willey

Happy 4th to you too Esther....Kelly in the Keys

Jun 27, 2016 09:25 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Kelly Willey ,  Our neighborhood celebrates the 4th of July for about a week, as fireworks are legal in Indiana.  Our dog shhok for a week.  He is almost 17 now and can't hear much, so he won't be affected by the noise this year.

Jun 27, 2016 09:21 AM
Kelly Willey

Aw my Zeke is 16 now and mostly deaf but still hates thunder and fireworks. We will stay home this year...all us old dogs!!! Kelly in the Keys

Jun 27, 2016 09:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kelly, this is the hardest Holiday for our pets, they just do not understand all the noise.

Jul 01, 2016 10:11 AM