Halloween and the Bonfire Season
Halloween and the Bonfire Season can be an exciting time for some however is often terrifying for others … especially our pets.
It is for this reason that Bradford Cat Watch Rescue & Sanctuary will NOT be rehoming throughout these two busy , noisy and frightful weekends with these potential dangers:
![🎆](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta8/2/16/1f386.png)
Fireworks
![🎇](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t29/2/16/1f387.png)
Sparklers
![🔥](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tef/2/16/1f525.png)
Bonfires
![🕯](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1c/2/16/1f56f.png)
Candles and glow sticks
![🎃](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t25/2/16/1f383.png)
Decorations
![🍫](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/2/16/1f36b.png)
Chocolate
Here are a few things to consider that could help your cat if there are fireworks in your area:
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Ensure your cat is safely indoors before dark
![🐱](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t49/2/16/1f431.png)
Provide your cat with a safe and comfortable hiding place
![🐱](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t49/2/16/1f431.png)
Don’t try to force interactions with your cat
![🐱](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t49/2/16/1f431.png)
Use treats and toys to distract your cat from the firework noise
![🐱](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t49/2/16/1f431.png)
Plug a pheromone diffuser into the room your cat spends most of their time in . We recommend pet remedy.
![🐱](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t49/2/16/1f431.png)
If you are holding your own display, try to light the fireworks as far away from the house as possible and try silent or quieter fireworks
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