12/31/2025
New Year’s Eve is exciting, but for a lot of pets it can be one of the scariest nights of the year.
Fireworks might look beautiful to us, but to animals they can sound like sudden explosions that come out of nowhere.
Even calm pets can panic, hide, shake, bark, or bolt through a door or gate in seconds.
Every year, vets and shelters see more lost pets and injuries after nights like this.
The biggest help is simple: keep pets indoors once it starts getting loud.
Double check doors, windows, balconies, and gates, and be extra careful when guests come in and out.
Set up a cozy safe room with curtains closed, their bed or blanket, and steady background noise like TV or a fan.
If they want to hide, let them, and don’t force them to “face it.”
Make sure tags and microchip info are up to date, because even indoor pets can escape when scared.
Try to walk dogs earlier, keep routines normal, and stay calm so they feel more secure.
If your pet has serious anxiety, ask your vet ahead of time about safe options, and never give human meds.
If you’re using fireworks, please be mindful that nearby pets, strays, and wildlife are affected too.
Let’s start the new year by keeping the animals who trust us safe at home. ❤️🐾✨
