Poor Zeke!

David C. · July 04, 2009, 09:20:07 PM

The 4th of July is definitely not one of Zeke's favorite holidays. With various firecrackers and home fireworks (all illegal in Maryland) going off, Zeke was utterly terrified. He went down to our bottom floor and cowered under the computer desk in the dark...probably the "biggest hole" he could find himself in. Margie eventually got him (I was out playing a gig with my band) and put him back in his crate where he burrowed under the covers and seem to settle down. Zora had little reaction, and Jessica was fast asleep by the time people start lighting stuff off...she just slept through it all.

I think Zeke is going to a couple extra hugs and some treats.

papbouv · July 04, 2009, 09:28:00 PM

Next year you might start a week ahead or two weeks ahead with some Rescue Remedy or ask your vet for something poor little guy.Patches has been barking at them which I find strange,we live by the Fairgrounds have heard the BIG Fireworks at Drillers stadium for years.Baseball played there too bad they are going to move the stadium downtown I think it will be a huge mistake.Guess Patches does not mind the big booms she does not like the small firecrackers Buddy sleeps though it all.

peterparker · July 05, 2009, 06:59:42 AM

We keep Parker in the basement when there are fireworks or thunder storms. He doesn't seem to mind, but I have noticed he sits firmly on my knee until it's over. I think he's just a little apprehensive.
Our angel Eddie use to pace, and couldn't relax or sit still. Loud noise were an issue with him.

klsb · July 05, 2009, 07:08:56 AM

I'm a very loud person, I'm always crashing around and tripping (I'm a tad clumsy) and at first Fin was always taking off and hiding and having little tinkles.. But now nothing really bothers him. And on Canada day there were firecrackers and whatnot and he didn't really seem to care.

He just became accustomed to it i guess.

Sometimes with thunder he goes into watch dog alert but he never seems scared.

David C. · July 05, 2009, 10:24:49 AM

Zeke gets defensive at thunderstorms...barking back. In this case, he was so frightened, he simply froze up.

Rudy-angel used to go "watchdog" during thunderstorms. If they happened in the middle of the night, he would sit upright, back his butt right up next to my body and stand guard. He clearly was frightened as I could feel him tremble, but his sense of duty to his master overruled any fears he may have had.

papbouv · July 05, 2009, 03:49:45 PM

Patches barks at thunder & firecrackers the Big Fireworks do not bother her.

Barb · July 05, 2009, 04:21:17 PM

Awwwww poor Zeke ! All mine did was bark

Bet a few extra lovies and a treat or two will help !

cheryl186 · July 06, 2009, 11:09:04 AM

Awwwww Poor Zeke!! My three were scared to death!!!! They hid in the bedroom under the covers and under a table....they definitely got extra smoochies and kisses.

scootersmom · July 07, 2009, 09:16:53 AM

Poor Zeke!

Scooter didn't even notice the fireworks outside. He was far too busy demanding bites of the bacon cheeseburger I bought him for a special holiday treat...