Miami man says dog burned by July 4 fireworks, begs people to be careful

MIAMI – Cedric Washington stated he’s glad his 3-year-old canine “Bel Air” remains to be alive, as a result of he is aware of issues may have been loads worse for his beloved pup.

Washington stated Bel Air was injured by another person’s fireworks outdoors his residence within the space of Northwest forty third Road and tenth Avenue in Miami.

“He was bleeding on the mouth, drooling, his mouth swelled up actually massive and he had hair burns down his neck,” Washington stated. “I am going to to examine my canine and I scent burn. And I’m like oh my god. So I instantly exit within the yard. And I go searching within the yard and I see like a Roman candle and within the yard an image of a smoke bomb laying within the yard and bundle of firecrackers.

Washington introduced Bel Air to the ASPCA clinic in northwest Miami-Dade, the place he stated veterinarians gave his canine injections of antibiotics and a ache reliever.

“Final night time I truly known as and made a police report,” Washington stated. “They couldn’t assist me.”

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Washington is now begging folks to think about Bel Air after they mild up fireworks subsequent Independence Day.

“I don’t care for those who throw fireworks, however don’t throw them in my yard for my canine to get damage,” he stated.

Bel Air is predicted to make a full restoration, Washington stated.