Groups say 'warlike' New Year revelry a torture to pets; release helpful tips for furry friends

In a joint statement released on Thursday, Dec. 8, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society and the EcoWaste Coalition explained that cats and dogs are gifted with a highly developed sense of hearing and the ear-splitting noises from firecrackers and fireworks would have negative effects on them.“The exploding noise from firecrackers and other pyrotechnics is torture to animals like cats and dogs who have a very keen sense of hearing.

While firecracker injuries declined in the past few years, the use of firecrackers continue with experts saying that it is hard to ban it since it is culturally-embedded.But EcoWaste Coalition national coordinator Aileen Lucero said it is time to let go of the tradition due to a clear danger not only for animals and human beings but also to environment at large.

2. Keep pets inside to avoid them becoming stressed or exposed to loud explosions and toxic fumes. Never chain or tie them outside your home – not only during New Year’s Eve; chaining or tethering should never go beyond an hour – as companion animals are meant to share family activities with us inside our home.

7. Act as normal and as calm as possible even while the explosions are at their worst so that your pets will take a cue from your behavior – that there is nothing to be alarmed about. Fussing over your pet may have the effect of increasing their tendency to panic.

KJ

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