Happy New Years now Rufuz dear, no more booms till the fourth of July. Happy new years to your owner/dad too. Lady J

I agree with you, Rufuz, but fireworks are a way that we celebrate sometimes and I know how loud and startling they are to me so with your perceptions so much more keen, I can only imagine how frightening they must be to you. Have your Daddy go to the health food store and get you some Bach Flower "Rescue Remedy;" it will keep you calm without drugging you and it is all natural. I use it for all my animals whenever they are going through stressful times, fireworks, trips to the vet, even for cross-country drives and it makes it so much easier on them. One bottle will last for years because you only need a few drops and you will not grow all those grey hairs from all the loud banging of those nasty fireworks.
Take care,
Sherry

Rufuz,I'm sorry to hear of your fright. I hope you don't decide to file a lawsuit...they are too expensive and you probably wouldn't win, anyhow. Sometimes I think U.S. courts are going to the dogs!

I know a black lab named Pogo, actually one of my grand-dogs, who would be glad to go with you to protest. She has panic attacks in thunderstorms and does a lot of damage, all innocently, of course. I think she has post-traumatic MESS syndrome.

Hopefully, things will be quiet for a few months.

Peace, Rufuz
Connie

You're so right Rufuz, but we have to give grown-ups their time to act like kids again and the New Year is one of those times to make a lot of noise and act silly;-) Dad needs to by you some ear plugs...jk hahaha...Happy New Year you two! Love,ET

Thanks for sharing your words with me today Rufus!!
May God bless you with good health,
prosperity, friendship, love, laughter,
joy, and peace in 2008!!

Love Tinka

Don't worry Rufuz...China was hiding under the bed...the bad men are gone now so its ok.

Rufuz, when you find out who lit up the sky, why don't you sniff out their house then pee on their lawn as you go by.

Have a Happy New Year Rufuz and to Ed too.
Dan

Rufuz,

Fireworks are so beautiful for humans to watch, we forget they terrify our animal friends. Point well taken...excellent reminder. I've heard that a mild sedative helps.

(((HUGS))), love and Happy New Year to you, Rene and Ed,

Karla.

By that title, I thought your nasty old Dad had gas again, Rufie Boy. And it's best to be prepared - so I'm sending you a gas mask for his gas attacks, and ear plugs for those nasty fireworks.

PS Your year-end Royalty check for the Adventures of Ruff 'N Ready Rufuz, Pet Detective - has been deposited in your bank account per your request - and don't tell you know who!!

Well, if you go early enough...you might just get an angry ole' hungover party person to answer the door and give you another scare, Rufuz...
Best lay down with daddy and get ya some ear plugs before the fourth of July!
Happy New Year!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Rufuz you started the New Year with a Boom,,,yes now you can Boom or I should say Bark right back,, Happy New Year!

my dogs were upset last night as our neighbors decided to shoot fireworks. I wanted to bark as well.

Larry

critters here, esp the ones that were abused before rescue, do not like fire works either. guye sends his regards, his big ears help muffle the noise

Oh, I thought you said Big Boobs tonight
maybe I'll have the pleasure of a couple
Get some ear plugs..
Happy New Year to you, Rene, and Rufuz
Ron

Rufuz, I know exactly how you feel: those fireworks and firecrackers do scare animals; they don't like loud, banging noises. I don't know of any animal that does. My kittycats used to be terrified whenever they would hear fireworks going off in the distance; same with firecrackers. Their hearing is so much more sensitive than we humans' hearing; it's no wonder they whine, bark, meow, or hiss at the sound of bombs going off! (And then humans call that "FUN"~ Go figure!!) Just stay close to your daddy; he'll protect you!

Happy '2008'; hope it's your best year EVER!! LOVE YOU, you da DAWG!!

(((HUGS))) As always, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D