To the editor:

I live near the ferry terminal and the “popping” noises associated with the Fourth of July have already started, daytime and nighttime.

I have a dog with extremely sensitive hearing and she becomes stressed, nervous, anxious and often inconsolable with the “pops.” I am inviting residents of Bainbridge Island to consider voluntarily refraining from setting off private noisemakers at any time.

Perhaps for 2016, our city council could consider making our island a noise-free zone. Last year I saw yard signs asking people to be considerate of their use of private firecrackers out of respect for veterans who lived in their neighborhoods.

Thank you for your consideration.

SANDRA SELL-LEE

Bainbridge Island