Thunderstorms

I AM SO SCARED!!!! There are bright lights flashing in the sky and loud noises that hurt my ears. I can't get away from them! I tried to hide in the closet but I still hear the noises and I can see the flashes. I can't stand this! I am panting so hard that I'm drooling all over Mommy's carpet. Where can I go? Mommy is petting me and telling me it's alright but I can't take this! I hear a crackling and sizzling noise every time I see the bright lights. Mommy just gave me some medicine that's supposed to make me feel better but it's not working. What am I going to do? Daddy keeps telling me that it's alright and that he won't let anything hurt me but I'm so scared! I'm shaking so bad. I'll lay here under the table where I can't see the lights so much. I hate when this happens!

Daddy says that the "thunderstorm" is almost over. I'm still scared but at least the noises aren't so loud and I don't see the lights as much anymore. Mommy gave me a carrot but I didn't even feel like eating it. I'll save it for later. I don't see the flashing lights at all now. I wonder if other dogs feel this way? It doesn't seem to bother Safire and she's a Black Labrador Retriever. It doesn't bother Sammy the Red Dachshund either. Maybe it's just because I'm a Chocolate Lab?

I feel a little better now. Maybe it's over. Yes, I think it's okay to come out now. Mommy is on the couch watching TV. I'll go get a toy and show it to her. I bet she'll call me a good boy and she will pet me some more.

Yup! Mommy is letting me cuddle with her on the couch and she's petting me. She says she loves me and that I'm a good boy. I feel better now. Getting sleepy ....