Concern for pets dogs humans a week before festival of lights

Pet dogs and stray dogs faced risks in India a week before the festival of lights, raising animal welfare concerns. Residents and animal caregivers noted the period ahead of the celebrations poses safety challenges for street dogs and pet dogs due to loud firecrackers. Animal welfare advocates stated that noise from crackers causes severe distress and panic among community dogs and animals kept as pets. Citizens can help by keeping pets indoors in quiet rooms and creating safe spaces for stray dogs in their neighbourhoods during the festive days. Welfare workers requested the public to avoid bursting loud crackers near animals to prevent injury and fear.

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