Fireworks put Lady on edge

I DON'T HAVE A PHOTO OF LADY QUIVERING IN FRIGHT

In a way, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow, the Fourth of July. The fireworks have already begun tonight, July 3, and it'll get worse tomorrow.

When she was young, Lady would quiver through thunderstorms and barrages of fireworks. She'd often go to the basement and hide under something.

Still, Lady hasn't shown any fear tonight — she's relaxed enough — so I'm hoping for the best tomorrow.

But I wish people didn't feel the need to let off fireworks.

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