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This week marks the most important of days, next to Christmas, for us Red, White and Blue American Cattle Dogs. We celebrate Independence Day, when our country commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.”
Do you know what a precious thing freedom is? Ask anyone in dozens of other countries, or any dog caged in a shelter – I hope you value the freedom and many blessings we have here – these days, it looks like we could lose them.
As a cowdog, all I can do is write and maybe bite a few socialist heels, but you people have the power to change the world – and to ensure American freedom is here for our future pups and grand-pups.
From the Cowdog Code – Honor the Flag
1. Always stand and salute – the military salutes, civilians should take off their hat and hold a hand over the heart.
2. Fly the flag on holidays, today, everyday. Say the pledge!
3. Handle it properly. Make it the highest, shine a light on it at night.
4. Never let it touch the ground, handle it with dignity and respect.
5. Never use the flag or flag pattern as clothing, bedding, or decoration in any manner.
[Oops! I did get dressed up for a photo shoot, and my life jacket has stars and stripes]
Remember that the most pets that go missing do so around the Fourth of July. Many of us fear the loud noises, get scared and RUN! Please keep your dogs and cats safe and away from the celebration. Give them a thundershirt here https://amzn.to/3An9WtU
or medicine – we recommend this; I have used it and find it calming to be sure.
https://www.homeoanimal.com/?rfsn=5647725.fc8afd
Hugging us real tight and often is helpful, too.
Best of all, go for a drive, a long way from the ruckus. 
I hate the noise, but out here I don’t worry about fireworks and noise.
Most of all, have a safe and memorable celebration; pause for a moment, look at a flag waving in the breeze, think of the sacrifices that brought it to life, and give thanks.
