Australia Day Fireworks is no Party for Pets Print E-mail
Animal Aid is urging all pet owners to stop and think before going out to enjoy their Australia Day festivities; and consider the safety, security and wellbeing of their pets when they are left home alone.

Fireworks may send pets into a state of panic. Even pets that would normally be easily contained may go to great lengths to seek safety and find a way to escape the noise.
With both legal and illegal fireworks displays expected on Australia Day, many pets are likely to be traumatised and may end up on the streets in harm’s way.

Last year, Animal Aid saw 26 distressed dogs were brought to  our three shelters over the Australia Day festivities and hope this figure will decrease even further by having pet owners carefully plan their pet’s surroundings.

On average, between 5 to 10 per cent of pets picked up during that time do not get reclaimed.  However pets that are wearing some form of identification such as microchip, registration or nametag, improves the chances of pets being reunited with their owners.  Animals without identification struggle to be found by their owners.

According to Animal Aid General Manager, Nell Thompson, if a domestic animal does flee from their home during the Australia Day fireworks, ending up at animal shelter would be the best possible scenario under the bleak circumstances.

“If a pet is not delivered to a pound, there are a number of possible dire consequences, including it being a victim of a road accident or receiving serious injuries from trying to escape the light and noise of fireworks,” she said.

Animal Aid has a number of tips to pet owners to protect their pets where disaster can be avoided.
• If you cannot be home with your pets, it is ideal to have them stay with someone who is staying home or have them boarded at a professional pet boarding establishment
• If neither is possible, please ensure that your pets are inside your house in a room with few windows, such as a laundry.
• Give them food, water and bedding so that they are comfortable.
• Cats appreciate a small hidey hole to help them feel secure
• Leaving a radio or TV on can help as a distraction
• Make sure they are wearing adequate identification; a microchip (with up to date details) is the safest way to ensure that your pet can be returned to you.
• If you know that your pet is fearful of fireworks or thunder, there are medications that can help keep them calm, consult your vet for advice prior to the event.

“If you follow these simple steps then you can go out and enjoy your festive season without having to worry about your pets' safety,” Nell adds.
 
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