Today is the Fourth of July and we in America celebrate it as our Independence Day. Like many of our founding myths this is not entirely accurate (yes, I’m looking at you, cherry tree). Still we must celebrate our independence from Britain on some day and this is as good as any. It comes with requisite bangs and booms of fireworks by amateurs and professionals alike. It is also the day on which your poor little pet runs shivering and whimpering under the furniture, whether you have a cat, dog, iguana or goldfish. That leads to overwhelming emergency response departments to all the fingers and hands being blown away by those aforementioned amateurs. So here is a little guide to help you out this evening. You’re welcome…

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