Tail waggin’ celebration It is important to remember the needs of pets when planning a Fourth of July celebration as many have issues with noise aversion and fireworks can be frightening. KJ is a patriotic pup available for adoption at the Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary.
But, what about a pup’s noise aversion?
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he Fourth of July is an incredible time for celebration—one the whole family can enjoy. But, one member of the family may have a different point of view. An Australian Shepard living on a small farm in rural Missouri gets used to her surroundings, her people and her routine, but what happens when something unfamiliar makes her uneasy. According to Brent Herrin, owner and veterinarian at Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville, stated that a pet suffering from noise aversion or noise phobia amid the time of booming cel-
Story and photos by Jordan Privett
ebrations on the Fourth of July is not uncommon, and Izzy, a friendly farm dog has the story. “Today was a good day,” she thinks. “I helped daddy get the cows in and momma gave me a good snack when we came in for lunch. “Then, I got a second snack when baby girl dropped her lunch on the floor. I don’t know why we don’t all eat off the floor, maybe momma likes giving her hands a bath every night—I certainly wouldn’t like that!” Izzy roamed around the property that evening enjoying the peaceful summer breeze until she notices a flash of light in the distance. Connection Magazine | 15
