Jun 29, 2011 23:11
Some service animals get freaked out by fireworks and have to be tranquilized for days because of people setting them off for days before 7/4, and often when & where it is illegal. Similarly, many people with PTSD suffer greatly from firecracker noises (think of people who have been in war zones). It might be bearable for one day, but days on end is something else. Please consider this before setting off fireworks illegally - you could be incapacitating someone's mobility or seizure dog or re-traumatizing someone!
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4 people on facebook have already reposted this. It may not help my friend who already had to tranquilize her dog, but maybe someone will see this who will reconsider their plans and help someone else's animals.
Edited 6/29 11:40p.m. to add people with PTSD