Sathva Mithra says that it is time again for a reminder about protecting pet animals, especially dogs, from the terrifying blast of fire crackers at the dawn of the New Year. These blasts in the neighbourhood, sometimes right next door terrify animals; at times even birds fall from their perches on trees, in shock.
Here are some suggestions by Sathva Mithra to protect household pets and save them from running away and getting lost:
* Refrain from lighting crackers in your own garden if you have pets, because they get terrified, just as little children or old people would.
* If you are planning to go out on New Year’s Eve, don’t leave your dog out in the garden, exposing it to these blasts. Dogs must not be left out particularly if you do not have a secure wall round your house; they will creep out through fences and even try to get out through drains. So keep your pets indoors, preventing them from rushing out. The fate that awaits pets that rush out in fright is sad indeed; some get on to the road and are knocked down by speeding vehicles; others creep into drains and are trapped inside, or they fall into the hands of unsavoury characters on prowl for lost pet dogs. Others are attacked by dogs of the area and injured, or they may be stoned, and chased away by people.
It is your duty to protect the animals in your care. Brave and faithful as they are in normal times, they cannot cope with the terrifying New Year blast. Save them from a terrible plight. Don’t fail them!
