RE: Are your dogs afraid of loud noises from fireworks? (Tips)
My beloved Chipin of 17 years died because of my ignorance about loud noises. I had a shampooer that sounded like it lost a muffler or something and would put the dogs out in the carport when using it. Well, one time I didn't...because it was just to clean a quick spill for 4 or 5 swipes back and forth. He jumped up and down looking at me like he was afraid and I said in a sing song voice, "Mommy's almost done". He jumped away and I turned it off and heard one yelp. He was dead in the hallway....my beautiful, shiny, muscular little Chipin. I got down by him and sobbed, cried out, prayed for him to breathe again...but it didn't happen. It was 2 years ago and still, I write this with tears streaming down my face. Don't ever take chances. RIP Dobie, my little boy dog. We'll be together again someday but I miss you so much.
