A mindless person, probably a male teenager, tied two rockets to a cat wandering outside in England and set the rockets alight. The cat was horribly injured and died at the scene. It makes me ashamed to be British. please continue reading
It is time to introduce stricter controls over the use of fireworks in the interests of pets and their owners and also elderly people all of whom have loud noises imposed on them without consent for long periods from Diwali to New Year’s Eve. please continue reading
How beautifully effective this very short and simple video has been! It goes to show that you don’t have to make a fancy video to attract attention and for it to go viral. I think it’s the content which is … please continue reading
In the UK, the pet owning community is petitioning Parliament to debate the reduction in the number of firework displays throughout the year to a maximum of four and the maximum permitted noise level of fireworks on public sale to … please continue reading
This is my second page on companion animals and fireworks this firework season – and what a season. It started before Diwali (late October) and extends to beyond Bonfire Night (to mid, even late Nov.). It is the season of … please continue reading
I respect all customs and cultures as long as they respect me and my cats….. Diwali, the “festival of lights” an ancient Hindu festival signifying victory of “light over darkness” and “good over evil”, terrifies domestic cats and dogs. It … please continue reading
Charlie, my cat, is terrified of the sound of fireworks. Even distant thumps make him look wide-eyed in terror. His ears are permanently pricked up or swiveling to locate the the source of the sound. Some cats are much less … please continue reading
