Resident urges limits on fireworks window after pets distressed
Summary
A Sheridan County resident told commissioners he was forced to rehome a greyhound because prolonged fireworks use during the July 1–7 window causes severe distress; he asked the board to consider limiting the number of days or hours allowed.
Mike McLaughlin, who said he has lived in Sheridan County for more than 50 years, urged the board to reduce the current fireworks window and described the toll that extended fireworks use takes on his animals.
"I've got 5 greyhounds, and I had to rehome 1 this year because those dogs, they do not do fireworks well," McLaughlin said during public comment. He described loud mortars that are felt as well as heard and said the unpredictability forces him to shelter animals in vehicles or garages to keep them safe.
McLaughlin said the county's current permitted hours (the transcript records the county's rule as July 1–7, 6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.) allow too many hours over too many days for individuals who live near large private displays or commercial retailers. The chair acknowledged the comment and said the board would "take that into consideration." No formal direction or ordinance change was proposed during the meeting.
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