Celebrating Diwali makes us happy, but what about these Furry friends?

Diwali may be a time for joyful celebrations and festivals for people, but it may be very stressful for animals, especially stray animals. Animals frequently become confused and anxious when exposed to loud noises, smoke, and flickering lights. And while you can safeguard and care for your pet, many stray animals on the streets will have to deal with these consequences on their own

Firecrackers are the greatest source of worry for animals, especially stray dogs. They are startled and terrified by the loud noises, anxious by the flickering lights, and sickened by the smoke, which can impair their vision and cause lung damage if breathed. Stray animals are more vulnerable to burns and unintentional wounds at this time.

Strays need assistance, especially during Diwali, and you can certainly help by following the advice below-

1. Promote a "No Firecrackers" rule

Without lighting firecrackers, there are many more ways to celebrate the festival of lights on Diwali. Depending on where you live, you can encourage residents of your apartment building, your neighbors, and others in the neighborhood to adopt various methods. If it is inevitable, attempt to set aside a space that is away from where stray animals typically roam where firecrackers can be fired.

2. Try to provide strays with a refuge-

It is currently difficult to take in all the stray animals on the street. You might attempt to bring them into your building/Home though, if you have permission. You might also provide stray animals with a place to feel safe and protected if you have a private backyard, garden, or garage.

3. Feed them-

Even now, stray animals struggle to care for themselves. Give them food and put some clean water by their side to help them feel less uncomfortable during these trying times. Since stray animals have no one to watch out for them, feeding them is a noble act. In addition to Diwali, stray animals face a variety of challenges during events like the current epidemic, floods, hurricanes, etc. that can be extremely distressing for them. As a result, this is one practice that you can keep up with even after the celebrations are over.

4. Be sure to tidy up-

Even now, stray animals struggle to care for themselves. Give them food and put some clean water by their side to help them feel less uncomfortable during these trying times. Since stray animals have no one to watch out for them, feeding them is a noble act. In addition to Diwali, stray animals face a variety of challenges during events like the current epidemic, floods, hurricanes, etc. that can be extremely distressing for them. As a result, this is one practice that you can keep up with even after the celebrations are over.

5. In an emergency take charge -

It's essential to be prepared to drive your stray animal to the veterinarian if it can't handle the noise and begin acting strangely. They'll be made to feel at ease by the veterinarian. Every city has a 24-hour veterinary facility, so find one there and keep their phone number on hand in case anything goes wrong.

The festival of Diwali commemorates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and wisdom over ignorance. You have the ability to overcome many obstacles to defend stray animals, serve as their light in the dark, and spread the word to improve the world for all of your street-dwelling friends.