Surviving the Fourth of July
“Every choice we make can be a celebration of the world we want.” – Frances Moore Lappe
Did you know dogs are most likely to run away from home on the 4th of July weekend? Between July 4th and 6th, animal control officials report a 30-60% increase in lost pets due to fear and panic caused by fireworks.
I thought I knew all I needed to know about finding a lost dog. That all changed when my beloved rescue dog, Grace, ran away from her sitter while we were on vacation. Grace was lost in the New Mexico wilderness, an area populated by bears and mountain lions.
If you’ve ever lost your dog, whether in a large city or a rural environment, you know it can feel like a heart-wrenching, gut punch to the soul. I never want you to experience what we went through, so if you haven’t yet, check out my post, Lost and Found, where I share the dramatic story of how Grace was lost and the unexpected and counter-intuitive way we got her back.
Grace's story will benefit all dog guardians. Because if it happened to me, it can happen to anyone, anytime, whether it’s the 4th of July weekend or just an ordinary day.
Stay Healthy & Stay Pawsitive,
Carlyn MDO
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Animal Facts
If you love your dog, and I know you do, pause for a moment to care for their paws!
Plant-Based Delicious
The best vegan potato salad? “Just as creamy as classic potato salad but so much better for you and more flavorful! This mayo-free vegan potato salad features perfectly tender potatoes coated in a creamy, tangy dressing that’s packed with fun flavors and takes just 30 minutes. Perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and picnics.”
Carlyn & Grace Events
Grace, and I were invited to speak to some fabulous kids at the Montessori Mariposa School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I shared about my life-long love for animals, my career in the movie industry working for George Lucas, and how becoming an acupuncturist led me to my true passion–as an author focusing on stories about the human-animal bond. Grace and I were accompanied by our wonderful friend and photographer, Stephanie Sendell.
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Question I’ve been Pondering
What’s the most important lesson I’ve learned this year?
Carlyn in the Media
A great interview with a fabulous host.
What I’m Grateful For
My garden. Pollinator friendly. Low water consumer. Grace Fischer approved!
What You Can Do To Help Our Animal Friends
Urge congress to ban wildlife killing contests. “Killing apex predators and other targets for what some deem ‘sport’ is both cruel and unnecessary,” Tennessee Representative Steve Cohen, who reintroduced the Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act bill, said. “These contests serve no legitimate wildlife-management purpose and ending them is the right thing to do.”
Take a moment to Sign the Petition Here! Because if we don’t stand up for wildlife, then who will?