What affects us affects cats
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 noise more than colour and light, which brings me to my first point: fireworks …
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 also irritates the hell out of me for the simple reason that it is …
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 bothered about the noise of fireworks but for some, like Charlie, it seems to …
