I’m
trying not to get too contrary about it, but I don’t like this “Fireworks
Should Be Banned Because They’re Bad For The Poor Animals” movement that has
gained strength this year. It seems to be an agenda being pursued by
middle-aged women on facebook; most of them the same people who post pictures
of their pets dressed in human clothes, saying the animals love it because it
makes them feel part of the family! It worries me a bit when people with no
training or qualifications claim they know what is best for the creatures we
share this planet with. A) There’s a reason it takes so long to train as a
veterinarian, and B) It’s easy to claim you know what’s best for something that
can’t speak up and correct you.
I had
a cat that absolutely hated loud noises, and yes – Bonfire Night could cause
him a few traumatic episodes as bangers went off in neighbouring gardens. But,
as I remember it, he would be fully recovered and back to his usual self about
10 minutes after the last firework had fizzled itself to death. There were no
lingering after effects, just as there were no ongoing issues after a
thunderstorm. He just got on with life and forgot about the noises once they’d
gone.
Maybe
there’s something we can all learn from that.
Anyway,
I’m keeping out of it (despite what I’ve written above!) and I’m looking
forward to a splendid display or two this coming weekend. I don’t care if
they’re silent, as long as they’re bright and beautiful. It’s one of my
favourite events of the year, and missing out last year was a bummer of extreme
proportions.
RC 2-11-21
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