Whether it’s 20 August, New Year’s Eve, or any other raucous celebration, for animals, fireworks are terrifying.
Many dogs and cats flee in fear from their deafening blasts. Animals become confused and panicked, and shelters see a spike in the number of admissions after fireworks displays.
Frightened animals may flee their homes trying to escape the startling and confusing blasts. It’s not uncommon for dogs to break through windows and screen doors or dig under fences in a panic. Prepare your home and animal companions before the event:
Simply keeping animals indoors may not be enough.
- Distract your cats and dogs by giving them lots of love and attention.
- Play some soothing background music or turn on the TV.
- Close the curtains or blinds.
- Make sure that all your animals are wearing collars with current identification tags and that they’re microchipped.
The most important thing for scared animals is to have their guardians close by.
Fireworks cause frightened animals to escape from their homes. Sometimes, they end up lost or even get hit by cars. Keep them safe!
