Happy Fourth With Our Huskies & Their Gift of Love & Dog-Safe Fireworks

 

 #Flashback ~ July 2019 ~ (above) pupster Bandit & her "firework"  and (below) Harley, Wolfie & Bandit with their "fireworks!"  And L'il Firecracker sure fit them well (especially Harley & Bee!)

 

The story behind these photos, which took place in July of 2019, just five weeks after Chloe had earned her wings, is a touching one, and shows the true love between a boy and his dogs. My grandson (who also recently co-wrote my new book, Wolfie, What is the Rainbow Bridge? ) felt the remaining three Huskies—Wolfie, Bandit, and Harley—were very sad and missing Chloe. So, he went to the store with his mother/my daughter, and picked out "firecracker" squeaky toys for them as cheer-up toys! Yup, I cried. For so young, his love and compassion for the dogs shined through...and did right up until Wolfie (who became his best buddy) earned his wings. So while bittersweet, I will always remember the love and kindness my grandson had for the dogs during their time grief. ❤️

"Some things just fill your heart without trying." 
~Princess Sassy Pants & Co.


Aren't those "fireworks" the cutest?! Besides being festive and fun for the dogs, they are also the safest and only kind to have around pets! This was six years ago, and I haven't seen them again since. Below is the closest I've seen. (As an Amazon affiliate, if you click on the firecracker below, and make a qualifying purchase, I will receive a small compensation *at no extra cost to you.*)


 Since it's Independence Day, I always share our FiveSibes tips featuring dear pupster, Wolfie...

 

 

And it wouldn't be the Fourth of July if I didn't share my favorite brief video of our beloved alpha queen Harley, the Fourth of July Queen, the true embodiment of the holiday! She rocked those blinking patriotic glasses!



We are wishing you and your pets a very safe and Happy Independence Day! Happy Birthday, America!


 
“America is a tune. It must be sung together.” 
 ~Gerald Stanley Lee
 
Addendum: If you have Huskies, they will happily "sing" together! Many times throughout the day!
Oh, I miss that!

 

 Happy Birthday, America!



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  1. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsJuly 4, 2025 at 4:45 AM

    What fun flashbacks those were! I got some stuffie squeaky firecrackers at Aldi's a few weeks ago...they even have a feathery end depicting the fuse, LOL!

    Happy Independence Day!

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  2. The Florida FurkidsJuly 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM

    Those are the only kind of fireworks we like.

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  3. SandeeJuly 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM

    ♫♪Happy Birthday, America.♪♫

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