Dear pals,
As many of you likely saw in the news, last week we had a serious smog problem because of all the forest fires. At the time of writing this, there had been 444 active fires in Quebec and over 730 000 hectares burnt.
Not thinking (so being herself), Lady had left the windows opened last Monday night and was awoken early Tuesday to the smell of smoke. Her body jolted her out of sleep quite suddenly and it took listening to the birds (who were not distressed) and then a short walk to convince her brain the fires were far.
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| The start of the haze. Lady didn't get out for a good picture when it was at it's worst. |
For a few days we didn't really have walks. We had short trips to the yard. The yard smelt like a big old campfire. It is amazing that we can be far from fires (we were a few hundred km from the nearest) and still be so effected. It started to clear up Friday and this week we should be getting a lot of rain, which we hope will help.
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| The smog in Toronto, where Lady was for work for a few days. |
Lady, in her usual not really optimistic self, proclaimed she was only here to watch it all burn, so she is living her life purpose. We all think she could be a little more positive. It seems too soon for that. We hope that worst of this season is behind us and humans and nature can find a way to coexist better.
Lee, who missed her walks and really didn't like the fire smell.
we hope rain or snow can come to help the firefighters... all fingers are crossed for you and all peeps and pets of catnada
ReplyDeletewe are watching your smog on TV every day and it even came way down halfway the USA.. hope the rain comes and puts out all the fires and the smog goes away so you can walk and breathe at the same time, Lee
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ReplyDeleteHaving experience from OZ, I know just how this looks and feels...and add my prayers for relief. Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx
We had that smoke here too last week. One day we woke up and you could barely see the sun! We kept the house closed up and ran the AC to keep us comfy. There wasn't any play time outside for us either. We have our paws crossed that the rain will help stop those fires.
ReplyDeleteWe hope they get those fires under control soon....we remember that smoky smell and hazy air from our California days...
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Rosy & Sunny
The fires affected our air too, but not as bad as yours. I hope they get the fires under control and you can have longer walks, Lee.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a disaster and I am sorry it is effecting your family. Wishing you better days
ReplyDeleteWe are really hoping those frorest fires come to an end soon. We had some clear air for a couple days, but yesterday the smoke was back.
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