I recently read this article in the City of Tigard’s July Cityscape monthly newsletter. It’s a reminder of what not to do or what you shouldj0433270 be doing in regards to those fireworks.  So many people needlessly are killed or injured during this holiday.  That shouldn’t happen if you take the care necessary.  Certain fireworks are illegal in Oregon, but with Washington at the edge of our state and where fireworks are legal, people go over there to buy them.

This holiday, however, I’m also reminded to keep your pets indoors and safe.  Many years ago my cat ran away on July 4th.  She was gone for 2 years and 10 months – yes, you read correctly, 2 years and 10 months and then one day just came home.  I never even got a postcard while she was gone…….She’s already used up 5 of her 9 lives (some stories you wouldn’t believe) so I keep her indoors over this holiday.  She loves going outside and chasing bugs, jumps in the air, rolls in the grass and she’s going on 23 years old!  I inherited her by default and I guess she’s decided to stay put now.

Keep everyone safe, including yours pets, this holiday.

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Source: City of Tigard

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