Rescue Pit Bull Hides in the Closet During Fireworks and Her Dog Siblings Have the Sweetest Response
So many cats and dogs are scared of fireworks, yet these noisy and costly explosives are still used in many holiday celebrations-especially the Fourth of July. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools that can help pets survive the stressful night, but nothing is nearly as comforting as spending time with a loved one.
Just ask Midnight, AKA Midge! This rescued Pit Bull princess was beside herself with fear when the fireworks began this July Fourth, but her dog siblings knew exactly how to comfort her. They came to her rescue in the calmest, sweetest way possible, and not even their mom @oliviaboblet could resist their cute cuddle puddle. Take a look!
@oliviaboblet I dont know if they knew or what but midnight shaking duckie bc she was panting so much lol #dogs
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This is the sweetest scene! Even though rescue dog Midge is clearly stressed out, she's also settled enough to lie down in her safe space. There's no question her siblings' presence made a world of difference!
"Dogs are the best at comforting each other," agreed @katieeismann_. "Midnight may not love this time of year, but she's surrounded by family who love her and are there to comfort her. She's a lucky girl."
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You can say that again! Duckie, the tiny apricot Poodle lying next to Midge, looks so proud of herself for comforting her sister, even though the Pittie's breathing is shaking her like an earthquake. This happy dog is just eager to help!
Several viewers, like @undeadfluff, noticed that when it comes to a group of dogs, "it's always the biggest one who's the most scared." As a rescue dog, Midnight may have had a scary or difficult past before she was rescued, but she's perfect exactly the way she is.
How To Help Dogs Scared of Fireworks
It can be tricky to navigate holidays like the Fourth of July with a dog who's scared of fireworks, but sometimes solutions present themselves right away. Midnight found her safe space in the closet, surrounded by the familiar smell of Mom and lots of fabric to muffle the noise, but other dogs might prefer to curl up in someone's lap or hide in a safe spot like a crate.
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The good news is that there are many tricks to try to help a dog manage their fear of fireworks, from products like anxiety shirts and calming supplements to strategies like booking a hotel room next to an airport, where noise is constant. In more severe cases, medication can help calm panicking dogs, but the very best way to help a nervous dog is to stay home with them while fireworks are going off.
Midnight's dog siblings may not have been frightened of the noise, but they knew exactly what to do to help their sister who was. Dogs can be so smart, loving, and loyal-we truly don't deserve them!
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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM.