Dogs hate fireworks
Every year many, many dogs end up in emergency hospitals, shelters and unfortunately too many end up dead in the road from terror they feel from hearing the loud noises of the holiday.
They panic and run to try and get away. People fire off rockets, fireworks and then at night the fireworks come on and it truly sounds like a war zone. Even dogs who live within earshot of the SeaWorld fireworks that go off every night react to the holiday fireworks which are much louder.
Please consider keeping your dog safely indoors during this special holiday. A terrified dog can get out and over a 6-foot fence. I live in Ocean Beach and every year I see so many people walking down to see the fireworks with their dogs in tow and I shudder. And every year, a couple of days after the weekend, the signs start to go up on the bulletin board at the beach “dog lost on the 4th of July.”
Please do right by your dog and keep it safe at home ” inside.
Trish Hausman, Ocean Beach
Tiger’s conquest over pain
As a pro golf enthusiast, I exuberantly celebrated Tiger Woods’ victory at this year’s U.S. Open. As a clinical psychologist and co-investigator of a UCSD/San Diego VA research study for individuals with chronic pain, I perceive this achievement as a truly significant conquest, not only over the other players, but over Woods’ own pain.
The La Jolla Village News’ recent coverage of this tournament and Woods’ triumph should inspire hope in individuals with any type of physical pain.
Whether winning national championships in the spotlight of huge crowds or playing mini golf with the family, there are steps that can be taken to minimize the interference of pain on daily life.
My colleagues and I are conducting a research study comparing two non-medication treatments for any type of pain that has lasted at least six months. These treatments are intended as complementary strategies to existing pain treatments. We offer a free evaluation, free treatment, and monetary compensation for participants in the study.
I encourage anyone who might be interested to call us at (858) 552-8585 ext. 2904. All calls are confidential.
Jill A. Stoddard, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Co-Investigator, Chronic Pain Study
Petitions may coax action on high gas prices
If you believe that taking more oil out of the ground will help lower gas prices, you can help make that happen. Log on to www.americansolutions.com and sign a petition expressing that view.
The petitions are delivered to Sen. John McCain, Sen. Barack Obama and the Senate leadership.
On June 6, the first delivery of 350,000 was made and, as of noon June 12, over 300,000 more people had signed petitions. The petitions haven’t gotten the attention of Senators McCain or Obama yet, but that will probably change when the count gets into the millions.
Margaret Solis, Point Loma
