Fireworks Night Safety Tips for Pets #caturdayart

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More crazy human festivities following on from Halloween here in the UK in the form of Fireworks Night (Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes' Night).

So, I guess that means pets must endure and suffer again so that humans can let off loud bangs and watch them light up the sky in the name of entertainment.

Now, I must admit, I am not a cat that finds fireworks that terrifying. I've been known to want to peep through the curtain so as to watch these exploding lights in the sky. The noise is a bit scary though.

But having said that, I'm an indoor cat and Mum rarely leaves me on my own. But as we've moved to a new area, we're not quite sure how the locals will celebrate. There will be a fireworks display on at the local town park, that we do know. But will people be having them in their back gardens too? We hope not as this area is so magically quiet. We just hope it was as quiet as Halloween night because it wasn't really that bad.

Back when we lived in North London, there were idiots letting off fireworks in the streets well into the early hours of the morning. And not just on Firework Night. It was more like Firework season right through to New Year and a little beyond.

Mum says she worries about all animals at this time of the year. Well, Mum, being an animal lover worries about animals all the time, but at this time of year, she wishes they didn't have to experience fireworks. Life is hard enough for a lot of animals.

Pets are luckier than most because we are part of the family (or should be), and our human family will want to look after us (hopefully), but what about the strays and the homeless pets, or wildlife and other animals? It's not fair that they should be made to feel scared, is it?

Please look after your pets, and all animals if you can.

Here are some cat safety tips for Halloween, from Cats Protection. 

To ensure your cat is kept safe and calm, you should:

• Keep your cat in after dark

• Provide your cat with a litter tray and securely fasten all windows and doors

• Reduce noise by keeping curtains drawn

• Play soothing music

• Provide a safe, comfy place in familiar territory for your cat to hide (a simple cardboard box or igloo-style cat bed should be enough)

• Create a reassuring environment with a Feliway classic plug-in diffuser

• If you’re concerned about your cat’s behaviour, don’t hesitate in contacting your vet.

Here's some more fireworks pet safety info for all pets from the Blue Cross and Wood Green, The Animals Charity 

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