Eclipse. Eclipse. Eclipse. Yes, there’s going to be an Eclipse. It’s tomorrow, Monday August 21, exact time depending on where you are. For Oregon, the peak of darkness will hit around 10am. Yes, it will be a rare opportunity to see something special. But please remember that our animals aren’t caught up in the frenzy. Sure, you may want your best four-legged friend next to you staring skyward and that’s cool. But please don’t be frustrated or angry when they don’t share the same intense interest you might have. No, they don’t need glasses. And no, you don’t need to pick them up and point their face at the sun. Just please, let them be, and let them enjoy the moment however they choose. But don’t force them to look, because their eyes can burn just like ours can.
Will you please also keep an extra close watch on them? They don’t have access to the endless barrage of news about what’s going on. All they will know is what they sense and what they see. It will get dark when it is not supposed to get dark. Some animals may be bothered by that, similar to fireworks or thunder. And when that happens animals will oftentimes run. There’s also going to be lots of people out and about, lots of traffic, horns blaring, hooting and hollering. A whole bunch of things that your best friend may not appreciate.
So how about this? If you can, for the love and safety during your own Eclipse viewing, please leave your animal friends safe at home. Or have them with you, leashed with the leash securely in your hand, maybe some treats in your pocket. But absolutely don’t leave them in the car, because Oregon temperatures are going to see daytime highs near 90.
We’re just asking everyone to please exercise caution. Because the downside risk is too great to ignore.
To everyone who will share in this moment, we wish you a Safe & Happy Eclipse.
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