Overview
- Dogs Trust called on the government to tighten rules on the sale and use of fireworks, proposing limits to licensed public events at specific times of year.
- New findings from the charity’s Shoreham centre reported that one in five people are negatively affected by fireworks, with 93% of those saying pets suffer distress.
- The charity issued practical guidance for owners, advising early walks, staying at home, closing curtains, masking noise with TV or music, and consulting a vet about medication if needed.
- Dogs Trust launched a calming 'Soft Sounds for Dogs' playlist on Spotify, YouTube and its website to help relax dogs during displays.
- Virgin Hotels London–Shoreditch introduced a 'Calm for Canine' in-room TV channel, with Virgin Red and OnePoll polling highlighting common canine reactions such as trembling, clinging and hiding.