Dependence Day
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Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
the San Pedro Dogs are leaving town to head for the boonies where there are no fire works allowed , very few people and no leashed needed.
Doggy vacation :-) Good thing that our parents are not into fireworks either !
Yeah, and what is it about San Pedro and great, big, LOUD firecrackers? They're not allowed here, either, of course, but there you go.
I have 2 new dogs this year and I have no idea what to expect when the fourth arrives and my street erupts with the incessant booms, shrieks, thunder claps, and high-pitched whistling (and that's just the people!).
We had a German shepherd, Queenie, when I was growing up who literally would cower in a closet when the fireworks started. My last few dogs have tolerated it OK, although it's never a pleasant experience, so we'll see how Cowboy & Tess manage.
And then there's the whole fire thing -- like the sparks that can land in your trees or on your roof? I'm no fun, am I? We just may leave town with you!
I have used DAP, Bach Rescue Remedy and Xanax and I still end up with a 45 pound, long haired dog drooling in my face. One of Donna's readers suggested Melatonin and I will be researching that as well. I am hoping your readers (the other two people) can provide more ideas.
Give Rocket a big hug from me!
Spirit Essences has a flower essence remedy specifically made for fireworks and the stresses of holidays. It's called "Holiday Stress Stopper," and you can read about it here:
http://spiritessence.com/?action=product&act=view&id=24