Seeking refuge for July 4th

[anonyme]

Arbor Heights (aka Little Damascus) has become unbearable over the 4th due to massive use of illegal fireworks. Last year it was so bad that I thought my windows would shatter. My roof and yard were littered with burning rockets, and my dog, although heavily drugged, suffered horribly. She now has cancer and I will not put her through that horror in her condition.

I’m looking for a place to take refuge with my dog, either in West Seattle or elsewhere in Seattle. A B&B in a neighborhood where laws are actually enforced would be fine. A few fireworks in the distance are acceptable – just not the hours (or days) of bombing that go on here. It infuriates me that I have to be driven out of my own home by SPD sanctioned lawlessness, but I have no choice. Recommendations appreciated.

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[miws]

Maybe JoB will weigh in on this, anonyme. I know she’s posted of 4th of July Pup getaways before, although I believe they may be well out of Seattle.

Honestly, from what I’ve casually read/heard here on WSB over the years, I doubt there’s really anyplace on Seattle that isn’t affected to a significant degree, or that where the Law is better enforced. Simply not enough Officers.

Also, regarding the House; do you have good neighbors that would be willing/able to keep an eye on it for you, should forbid, one of the burning embers take hold? Obviously,both you and the pup being out of the House is the preferred option in such a scenario, but I know that has been a longtime fear of mine.

Good Luck, in any case.

Mike

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[TanDL]

Might call some B&B’s or summer rental places over on Vashon. Ask the owners if things are quieter there on the 4th.

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[skeeter]

Come to Highpoint to escape the madness. It’s quiet from about 4:15AM to 4:20AM while folks re-load the rocket launchers. So nice for those 5 minutes…

I do feel your pain. It’s a long night in our house with a toddler who wakes up every time a bomb goes off outside the window.

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[webshaf]

If your dog is well enough for a longer car ride, the best thing you can do is go to Canada(NOT on July 1–that’s the day they shoot off fireworks!). We took our dog to Canada for about 10 years in a row…different spots each time…heard a total of 3 fireworks at a remote cabin/camping area..that’s it. It worked out great for us and our dog had a favorite B&B in Kelowna—no longer operating—where he was five years younger whenever we managed to get a couple of days there. Hope your pooch can take this trip!

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[JoB]

the best closest place i have found is North Eastern Oregon. the fire danger there is really high so they are really really strict about fireworks. all fireworks.

we have already booked both our housesitter (which i recommend if your neighborhood is anything like mine) and a week in a cabin outside of Pendleton.

i have tried both the Oregon and Washington coasts (beaches are great places to set off fireworks), cabins in the woods in the cascades (you didn’t mean the fireworks locals set off do you? i thought you meant official fireworks) and a camping trip through eastern Washington (the parks were fireworks free but the people who owned cabins nearby didn’t get the message).

we even went to Winthrop one year.. supposedly firework free.. and if it hadn’t been for the guys shooting off illegal fireworks in the parking lot of our hotel it would have been :(

the best advice i have for someone who has to stay in Seattle is to board their dog at their vet if they can. The vets have good drugs that they can use in a controlled environment when they are needed and at least your four legged best friend won’t be tearing up your yard and the fence trying to escape into the neighborhood.

fireworks have really gotten out of hand but i don’t think anything will change until there is a major incident involving death and destruction…

i wish i had better news to share.

hubby will go with us to Eastern Oregon, but in our neighborhood we have bombs bursting in the air every night for weeks before and after.

i am still looking for someplace to take the pups for a couple of weeks following the fourth .. on my own :(

yes, it really is THAT bad :(

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[NorthbyNorthWest]

For all your apocalyptic needs:

http://www.terravivos.com

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/12/zombie-hideouts-5-state-parks_n_3070699.html

Actually, a lot of good information appears to come up if you just google “where to ride out the apocalypse”.

Another option, just crank Outkast’s “Bombs Over Baghdad” and join the party…

Here’s a link if you are interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888o1-yi_yk&feature=kp

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[waynster]

Safest place is out in the sound under water seeing how that can’t happen lol is go for a ferry Boat ride you can see it all then just hang out on the water front or just go camping at one of our beautiful National parks strict no fireworks policy so only other places is Canada or the far remote areas of east of the or in the mountains…….

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[Talaki34]

Here are a few websites that might help you find accommodations.

http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/campgrounds/state/washington/

http://www.parks.wa.gov/403/Cabins-Rustic-Shelters-Yurts

http://hotels.petswelcome.com/washington/

http://www.betterbedandbreakfasts.com/petfriendly/pet_friendly_WA.htm

http://www.visitlangley.com/lodging/bed_and_breakfast/

http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/guides/us/usstateWA.shtml

If you have a tent:

http://www.campingcove.com/dog-friendly-campgrounds-in-washington/

I would decide quickly where you want to go.

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[anonyme]

A bomb shelter: PERFECT!

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[JoB]

the town of gold bar, washington is supposed to be fireworks free.. by law… and wallace park is a great park for walking the dogs…

there are yurts but i am not sure any of the wa state parks allow pets in cabins or yurts..

it turns out.. some do

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.page&id=28

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[TreyseaLin]

It may be a little late for this season, but something to think about for the future (New Years, next summer). Some dogs may benefit from desensitization training. This website: throughadogsear.com has CDs with training protocols to habituate dogs to scary sounds. There is a cd for fireworks and others for thunderstorms and city sounds.

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