Diwali is a festival of lights and sound, joy and enjoyment only for human beings. It is a time of terror and upset for all dogs. It is time for us to be aware of the harm and distress we are causing animals. Every year in CUPA, we come across cases of terrible injury caused by crackers. There are burn cases and accident cases that are the result of dogs running across roads in panic to get away from crackers. A dog's hearing is much more sensitive than ours.
Recently, we rescued a young German Shepherd that had picked up an atom bomb which exploded in its mouth. Its jaw was crushed and scalded. Despite treatment, it succumbed to its injuries. It is very important that all pet owners ensure that a tag with contact number and address is fixed to the collar of their dog. We are planning to start a Lost and Found Blog, where people who lose pets and people who find dogs can post the information to facilitate upturn of lost pets. It is about time we started celebrating festivals more responsibly.
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