Fireworks terrify the dogs (Colorado Springs: hotel, houses, legal)

[vnodak]

Originally Posted by Vision67

I've learned to dislike the 4th of July. In spite of laws that prohibit exploding fireworks inside the city limits, last night was one thunderous, cacophonous, bang after bang from 8:30 PM until 2:30 AM

Those 6 hours of explosions terrified my dogs. It scared them so much that they responded like a human having a panic attack. They were hyper-ventilating and their hearts were racing. They thought we were under attack.

I didn't bother to call the police because I know that they have bigger fish to fry like all the drunk drivers out there.

Enforcing that law is like trying to control the dope smokers at a Pink Floyd concert or enforcing 55 MPH back in the day.

Why are some people so inconsiderate?

So I'm thinking about developing doggie ear plugs for next year.

I can relate. When I lived in the Seattle, Wa area every single year for about a month mind you, night sounded like a war zone. It was just beyond horrible and into the wee hours of the morning. I am talking illegal fireworks too. I had to resort to all sorts of things to keep my dog safe. Their are plenty of things on the market to help calm your animals so I would premedicate. I got some pretty strong stuff as she would get out of control and hurt herself. Even with the meds, she was hyper but not as bad. I would turn on the TV and sit with her in a closet. I would hold her tight. They also have thunder jackets. Did not do much for her but I know some that said they were great. I feel your pain believe me and I hope this helps as *******s will continue to be so. Oh and I did try doggie ear plugs---I have heard it works for some.

[otowi]

Lots of them going off last night. I wish people would keep it to the 4th - but it seems to start a few weeks before and continue for like a week after, peaking in intensity on the 4th. I liked it a lot when I was a kid but not so much anymore - the noise frightens the animals - and not just pets - and people leave a mess everywhere, etc.

[captain_hug99]

I had a neighbor shooting them off last night as well. Funny thing is, my dogs aren't bothered by fireworks, they are bothered by thunder.

Then an hour later the coyotes in the neighborhood had a party. ugh.....

[abcdefg567]

We're right by the baseball field...Sky Sox?

Last night was incredibly loud and they seem to shoot them off many weekends.

I've honestly been surprised at how, "quiet," the neighborhood was aside from random booms here and there, but supposedly it's pretty heavily patrolled.

[abcdefg567]

Nvm, not even dark yet and it's been constant around the neighborhood for an hour. Yay. Sunday.

[Vision67]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfxJ_eUg9Uc

[Mike from back east]

Here in Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix, etc) today is always the busiest day of the year for our local animal shelter due to pets fleeing in terror from their yards to become lost and wondering around. That's the downside of fireworks. It may be much the same back in COLO SPGS.

[Vision67]

I saw the first illegal fireworks going off last night.

They are illegal: https://gazette.com/news/wondering-w...ecc285d63.html

"Residents are encouraged to call 444-7000 if they see or hear fireworks being used.

Unincorporated El Paso County has less strict regulations, but many kinds are illegal to use, posses or sell.

“If a firework flies through the air, explodes or shoots flaming balls, it is illegal,” an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office news release states. Bottle rockets, mortars, firecrackers and Roman candles fall under this category.

Ground spinners, smoke bombs and sparklers are allowed in the county.

Residents should call the Sheriff’s Office nonemergency line at 719-390-5555 if they witness illegal fireworks being used.

Violators can be fined up to $750 and imprisoned for up to six months."


But I really doubt that the cops will do anything.

[SkyDog77]

We do Valium for our dog. It helps him a lot.

[EastwardBound]

I can related and it really ticks me off. So far, we’ve not had any this year! The city of Loveland has made an effort this year with electronic signs reminding people of the potential $1000 fine for violations. Expecting to hear a few tonight and some tomorrow, but hopefully it’ll be kept to a minimum for the sake of the dogs.