06/29/2026
What Fireworks Feel Like to Our Pets
With the 4th of July coming up, the fireworks are already starting. It always makes me think about how terrified our pets get around this time of year.
If you are a veteran who has been in battle and lives with PTSD, you already know how overwhelming and intense those sudden, loud booms can be. Now, think about your pets. They don't have calendars, and they don't know what a holiday is. To them, those loud explosions just sound like danger, and they have no idea why it's happening or when it will stop.
As we celebrate over the next several days, let's keep an extra close eye on our four-legged family members. They depend on us to keep them feeling safe when their whole world feels like a battle zone.