On the fourth, we took Rocky and Bella with us, and went with some friends to watch fireworks. We were sitting right across the street from where the fireworks were getting shot off at, and Rocky wasn't too happy about the fireworks. My fiance was holding Rocky and he kept barking, so I said I would hold him. I had him for about a minute, then all of a sudden he jumped out of my lap and started running toward the fireworks!
He had his leash on him and I was holding the leash, I have no idea how he got off of his leash. He ran out into the street, a car stopped about 5ft in front of him. There were a lot of cars on the road, but luckily they weren't speeding (speed limit is 30mph) and they were paying attention. I ran after him, thinking a car will see me before they see him, and once he crossed the street he stopped and I grabbed him, then my fiance came running up after me. He told me a Suburban almost hit us, I'm very thankful right now that were all ok! I checked his leash and harness, they were both completely fine, not broke or ripped, so I have no idea how his leash got unnattached, unless the way I was holding maybe my hand hit it or something. On the way home I think I actually had a panic or anxiety attack from it all, I never had one before so I'm not sure what they feel like, but I had trouble breathing, felt like someone was pushing in and down on my lungs. Next year Rocky won't come to watch the fireworks with us, I wish I could bring him, but it's not worth it if he gets so upset, and definitly not worth it if he's going to risk his life.