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Nation’s Dogs Vow To Keep Their Shit Together During 4th Of July Fireworks

WASHINGTONAdmitting that their behavior in previous years had left them embarrassed and ashamed, the nations dogs announced Thursday that they intend on keeping their shit together during this years Fourth of July fireworks displays.
Though we recognize we have not always demonstrated the most poise and self-control on this particular holiday, we want to assure everyone that this will finally be the year we dont completely lose it and freak out upon hearing the booming of distant fireworks, said Duchess, a 6-year-old cocker spaniel, adding that the countrys 80 million dogs aim to avoid cowering under the coffee table or uncontrollably urinating on the kitchen floor in a moment of pure panic after neighbors light off firecrackers or bottle rockets.
Weve been preparing for the past few months, and we think well finally be able to maintain our composure this time around. We cant promise that we wont whimper a little or try to jump up and sit next to you on the couch, but were definitely not going to sprint in circles around the living room or howl continuously until the noises stop.
The nations dogs concluded by acknowledging they could not guarantee that they wont go completely apeshit the next time the doorbell rings.
http://www.theonion.com/article/nations-dogs-vow-keep-their-shit-together-during-4-50578
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Zorro
Jul 2016
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Purveyor
(29,876 posts)1. I feel so bad for those dogs that are 'gun-shy'. Never had one that was horrified of loud sounds
but my late Suzy and Ting-Ting were no fans of that noise but didn't go into freakout mode.
May all my canine friends get through this comfortably and safely...
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,847 posts)2. My lab's doing OK but he's definitely in 'velcro mode'.
Funny how when he was younger he didn't seem to care at all.
brer cat
(26,750 posts)3. Our dog did fine tonight.
Amazing...in years past she has freaked out and run around barking at all the doors and windows. The cat slept right through it although he is usually under the bed when storms are on the way.
840high
(17,196 posts)5. My cats became invisible.
milestogo
(19,204 posts)4. Noise going off all around the neighborhood
and my dog is leaning on me. I don't like it much either.
shenmue
(38,538 posts)6. My dog was scared

63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)7. Funny stuff. Thanks. nt
renate
(13,776 posts)8. my little dog is vibrating like a tuning fork
My bigger/older one can't hear any but the really loud ones.
I feel so bad for all the outdoors animals.