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Animals, Thunderstorms, and Fireworks By Miss Donna Rieder Clifty Creek Farm I have to admit, I'm not fond of fireworks. While the displays can be spectacular, it's the impact they have on animals that concerns me. While wild birds and mammals experience thunder and lightning in their lives on a regular basis, the light and super-intense noise produced by fireworks can have severe detrimental effects on birds, bats, and wildlife, including permanent loss of hearing of those living in close proximity to where the fireworks are discharged. That hearing loss results in their inability to communicate, find a mate, and hunt for food. The light and noise can oftentimes cause them to panic and flee, abandoning nests and young, sometimes never to return. That's why war zones are devoid of birds and wildlife. Fireworks can affect our pets as well. A great majority of dogs are afraid of storms and start trembling at the first rumble of thunder. Every year after July 4th, I see on the media countless stories of pets gone missing, sometimes never to be found. It's heartbreaking, and in most cases, totally avoidable. But there are some things us humans can do to mitigate the damage. First of all, get your pets microchipped. I can't stress the importance of this small act enough. A pet that has been microchipped stands a very good chance of being reunited with its owner, compared to those that are not microchipped. Other things you can do to help your pets cope is to give them a safe place to retreat to when they're frightened by thunder or fireworks; a crate, box, or even a closet door left partly open. Close the curtains and turn on lights to soften to flashes of light and play music (I've heard that Classical music is best) to soften the sounds. If you can feed them prior to the storm or event, it might make them sleepy and more relaxed. You can even spray a bit of Lavender essential oil on their bed or favorite spot ~ just go easy, as animals' sense of smell is thousands of times sharper than ours! Make sure doors and windows are securely closed and locked before you leave. I hope and pray that someday we ALL become aware of, and concerned about, the unnecessary terror, anxiety, and damage that fireworks cause. While we can't do much about weather events, we can and should, as a civilized society, have more consideration for the other living things we share this incredible planet with, and with compassion for all, find some alternative ways to celebrate our holidays. I've seen some absolutely amazing videos of drone shows that make fireworks seems mild! The added bonus is the lower risk of fires and injury that's caused by fireworks. This is just my opinion, but I'd like to know if anyone else shares these thoughts. Use the CM Comment Form to share your thoughts. This story was posted on 2025-07-01 18:29:11
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