By Mochi the Maltese Mix | July 3rd, 2025
Yo fam, it’s ya fluffy girl Mochi back with another PSA — Pup Safety Announcement 🐶✨
So listen up: July 4th might be a whole vibe for humans, but for us dogs? It’s kinda a horror movie. 💥 Loud fireworks, unfamiliar smells, people coming and going… yeah, not the chill cookout we were promised.
But don’t worry, I gotchu with a safety guide to keep your furry homie safe while y’all are flexin’ your red, white & blue. 🇺🇸🔥
🎇 The Truth About Fireworks & Dogs
- Dogs hear 4x better than humans 🔊 — what sounds “kinda loud” to you is screaming chaos to us 😖
- 1 in 5 pets goes missing after fireworks, especially on July 4th 😨
- That boom? That flash? It triggers our natural fight-or-flight instincts — even the chillest pups can panic 💨
🛟 Mochi’s Firework Survival Kit:
Here’s what you need to do if you love your doggo more than your playlist 🐕💽:
- Keep us inside – windows closed, blinds down, playlist up 🎧
(Give us some white noise or calm music – yes, Sade works too 😌) - Update our ID tags & microchip info – just in case we pull a Houdini 🧠🐾
- Create a safe “den” – blankets, toys, even your hoodie (we love your smell 🤍)
- Skip the sparklers – or at least keep them far away from us 💨🔥
- Walk us early – before the madness starts. Nobody wants to potty during a warzone 🚫🚽💣
- Ask your vet about calming support – CBD treats, anxiety vests, or meds if your pup gets real stressed 🩺🧸
🥺 Real Talk: Don’t Force Us to Party
It’s cute that you wanna match outfits and take us to the BBQ, but if the fireworks are popping and the energy’s chaotic? We’d rather be chillin’ at home with a peanut butter Kong. 🙃
Even super social dogs can freak out on the 4th. Be our voice when we can’t say “nah, I’m good.”
❤️ What You Can Do Instead:
- Celebrate earlier in the day 🎉
- Spread the word to your friends & fam (Aunt Lisa, I’m talkin’ to you 💅)
- Donate calming treats, ID tags, or dog crates to local rescues this week 🐶🙏
- Check your yard the next morning for burnt firework debris (they’re toxic to pets 💀)
✨ Be the Human Your Dog Thinks You Are:
Don’t let your best friend become a statistic this 4th of July.
Celebrate smart. Stay alert. Protect the pups. 🫶🐕
And if you see me hiding under the couch? Just pass me a treat and turn up the lo-fi. I’ll come out when America calms down. 🇺🇸💤
Peace, paws, and hot dogs (the food and the homies),
– Mochi 🐾