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They hear your firecrackers. Do you hear their fear?


The holiday cheer has begun, and your four-legged friend may already be hiding under the bed.

Dogs can hear much better than humans – sounds as far as six kilometers away.

Can you imagine how loud a firecracker going off on their street sounds to a dog?

Such a bang can send animals running blind, causing them to lose their orientation and end up on the road.

Some never return to their owners.

Every year in Slovenia, the organization Tam-Tam runs a campaign called “Firecrackers? No, thank you.” (Petarde? Ne, hvala.)

The campaign is primarily aimed at teenagers between the ages of twelve and fifteen, who still try to buy firecrackers online despite warnings.

Members of the campaign opened profiles on TikTok where they pretended to offer firecrackers.

The results were alarming.

More than 100 young people, mostly boys between twelve and nineteen years olf, tried to buy them.

But there was a surprise …

Instead of firecrackers, they found a stuffed toy and a chip in the box that plays the sounds of frightened animals.

The box addresses the campaign’s key message.

How can you protect animals from loud noises?

  • Close all windows and doors in the house or apartment.
  • Allow pets to rest in a dim place.
  • Don’t show any signs of agitation yourself.
  • Divert pets’ attention with games or toys.
  • Don’t leave pets at home alone.

The holiday fireworks and firecrackers will only intensify through the night, so take your four-legged friend for a longer walk earlier in the morning.

Avoid crowded neighborhoods and various parties.

Glossary

Orientation is determining one’s position relative to certain points.

A campaign is a series of planned actions carried out to reach a particular goal.

Points to Consider

  1. How do you take care of your pets on New Year’s Eve?
  2. How can firecrackers be dangerous for you, too?
  3. Are you afraid of fireworks or firecrackers?

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The original version of this article was published on December 27th.

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Rebecca

Svetina is an English translator, EFL educator, and graphic designer. She is an American who has lived in Slovenia since 2008. She loves hiking and traveling with her family.

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