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MerryBlooms

(12,137 posts) Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:34 PM 15 hrs ago

6:30 and fireworks already going off here in southern Oregon

One cat hiding under my bed, one in his cubby. Gonna be a long night for my babies 😭

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6:30 and fireworks already going off here in southern Oregon (Original Post) MerryBlooms 15 hrs ago OP

Make thunder shirts out of ace bandages, scarf, t-shirt... SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #1

Anti-Anxiety Music For Cat: Relaxing Music to Keep Your Kitty Calm and Happy And Sleep Bette CountAllVotes 15 hrs ago #2

Literally setting money on fire. flvegan 15 hrs ago #3

Pyrotechnics been at it here since this afternoon. I'm under my electric blanket with my kitty next to me Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #4

Fireworks have been shot in the US in celebration since 1608. It's largely 2 days a year. Melon 14 hrs ago #5

Sorry, but I totally disagree. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #7

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Agree 100%. Xavier Breath 14 hrs ago #10

Thanks. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #11

Not the worst I've seen, but still unnecessary. Xavier Breath 13 hrs ago #12

Haven't heard a peep yet in Newport, but it's still early. jmbar2 14 hrs ago #6

If not for the rain, it would already be sounding like a war zone here in our California city. hunter 14 hrs ago #9

My dog is already going crazy with the noise. n/t valleyrogue 12 hrs ago #13

SheltieLover

(76,464 posts)

1. Make thunder shirts out of ace bandages, scarf, t-shirt...

Reply to MerryBlooms (Original post)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:39 PM

15 hrs ago

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Poor animals suffering because of human nonsense.

You can also try gently stroking ears from base to tip. T-touch technique to release feel good brain chemicals.

I hope this helps.

The stupidity started here a couple of hours ago.

CountAllVotes

(22,063 posts)

2. Anti-Anxiety Music For Cat: Relaxing Music to Keep Your Kitty Calm and Happy And Sleep Bette

Reply to MerryBlooms (Original post)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:44 PM

15 hrs ago

Anti-Anxiety Music For Cat: Relaxing Music to Keep Your Kitty Calm and Happy And Sleep Bette

flvegan

(65,722 posts)

3. Literally setting money on fire.

Reply to MerryBlooms (Original post)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:52 PM

15 hrs ago

Lots of those folks will be bitching to the heavens about the terrible economy and how they can't afford baby formula or shoes for junior by the weekend.