My poor puppy-dog has been terrified two nights in a row.

Some families in my neighborhood took the fireworks out for a test run late last night. I guess they were rehearsing for the much longer display held in a few backyards tonight. I thought fireworks in the city were illegal.

I know Kashi wishes they were. He was so terrified, trembling violently at each crack, pop, and flash. Much to my dismay, he finds no comfort in my companionship when he is frightened. Instead, he becomes trapped in his fear.

I hate seeing him this way.