I am really touched. About half an hour ago I heard the basement door open. I was sure it was my husband coming up to get something. But it was Joule coming up to get me! She would not leave me alone until I headed down the hall toward the basement with her. Then she hustled down the stairs. She really is taking over as my protector and companion.
Now to start the livestream of the city's fireworks (with sound off!).

@kateiacy

I understand. I'm at work, and my dog Jaxon is at home, in his crate. I'm sure he's completely freaked out, because our neighbors love bottle rockets and ladyfingers 😞

@Skwerlgyrl 😢

@kateiacy

I feel for you, and Joule. They don't understand what is happening. Jaxon is already on a prescription for anxiety. It helps for daily life but not much for fireworks (or other explosions.)

Does anything help Joule? Jaxon might not eat or drink water tonight. He might not be able to sleep, either.

@Skwerlgyrl Joule is doing better than previous Fourths. She's staying in her crate in the basement but doesn't seem panicky, and she even has been working away at a frozen kong during the city's fireworks show.
Lactium seems to work better for her than other calming supplements, and she's been getting it in her breakfast and dinner for the last several days. Lactium is the active ingredient in Vetoquinol's Zylkene, but I give her Swanson Anti-Stress Lactium, which is the same stuff at lower cost.
I hope Jaxon does better than you expect tonight. Poor dog (and poor you being concerned for him).