Keeping Our Dogs Safe While Enjoying the July 4th Festivities on a #FlashbackFriday

 

 #FiveSibes Flashback ~ Our Patriotic Pupsters Bandit and Wolfie ~ July 2020

 

 

Flashing back to 2015, our alpha queen "Harley" loved wearing her patriotic glasses! I believe she knew just how beautiful she looked in them!  What do you think?

 
And as always, please be keep your pets safe while enjoying the Independence Day festivities! 
 

 


 

 

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Comments

  1. LaylasWoofJune 30, 2023 at 1:18 PM

    Great reminder post but it upsets me that we have to remind pet parents every time on what to do as so many get lost and are afraid of it all on this day and we should be protecting them and keeping them safe

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  2. Brian's Home BlogJune 30, 2023 at 7:49 PM

    Those evil fireworks. They are legal here so they'll probably start shooting them off tonight and go through next week.

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  3. Tail Wag WisdomJuly 1, 2023 at 1:28 PM

    WOW!!! Harley was pretty calm with those flashy glasses glowing. What a great girl!
    Oh, those fireworks! I'm dreaming of the day there are only drone and laser shows. It will be so much better for pets, wildlife, and the environment. Great tips on how to keep our pets safe! Henry has decided his crate is his safe zone and crawls in there when there's something scary. He'll be in there on the evening of July 4th I have no doubt. I'm sharing your tips and hope that folks respect their pets and other people's pets as well this holiday weekend. Wishing you a happy and safe July 4th!

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  4. Kamira GJuly 1, 2023 at 7:34 PM

    Aww Harley looked so festive in those glasses. Cool as a cucumber too! These are great safety tips to keep pets safe. I'm pinning this !Thanks for sharing your trip down memory lane.

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  5. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemJuly 2, 2023 at 6:35 PM

    Oh my goodness, Harley looked so beautiful, and quite chic, in her flashing patriotic glasses! I Love that video!! Excellent 4th of July safety tips too, I really like the baby monitor idea. I hadn't thought of that - it's perfect if you're out in the yard BBQ-ing and your dog is inside in a "safe" room.

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