--- title: Pet Owners – Keep Them Calm and Carry on This Fireworks Season description: We share seven tips from national pet charities to keep pets from suffering stress this fireworks season in this two-minute read. image: https://blog.craneandco.co.uk/hubfs/Copy%20of%200511%20Seven%20Ways%20to%20Keep%20Your%20Pets%20Calm%20During%20Fireworks%20Season.png --- [![Crane & Co.](https://blog.craneandco.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Craneandco_Januaury2021/images/logo.png?height=1000&name=logo.png "Crane & Co.")](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/) The Best Estate Agency Award Winners 6 years running 2018 to 2023 - Properties - [Properties for Sale](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/?c=search) - Buying - [Buying a Property](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/buying.php) - [Stamp Duty Calculator](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/stamp-duty-calculator.php) - [Hailsham](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/hailsham.php) - [Sales Progression](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/sales-progression.php) - [Jargon Buster](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/jargon-buster.php) - Selling - [Selling Your Home](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/selling.php) - [Selling Your Home Advice and Guidance](https://pages.craneandco.co.uk/selling-a-home-advice-and-guidance) - [Award Winning Agency](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/best-estate-agent.php) - [Sales Progression](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/sales-progression.php) - [Video Marketing](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/property-video-marketing.php) - [3D Virtual Reality Tours](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/3d-virtual-tour.php) - [Remarkable Photography](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/photography.php) - [Open Days & Viewing Events](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/open-days.php) - [Vendor Microsites](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/vendor-microsites.php) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/testimonials.php) - [Where We Sell](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/where-we-sell.php) - [Jargon Buster](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/jargon-buster.php) - [FREE Valuation](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/request-a-valuation.php) - [Testimonials](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/testimonials.php) - About Us - [About Crane & Co](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/about-us.php) - [Remarkable Photography](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/photography.php) - [Property Films](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/property-video-marketing.php) - [3D Virtual Reality Tours](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/3d-virtual-tour.php) - [Every Property has a Unique Website](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/vendor-microsite.php) - [Award Winning Agency](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/best-estate-agent.php) - [Open Days & Viewing Events](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/open-days.php) - [Where We Sell](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/where-we-sell.php) - [Meet The Team](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/meet-the-team.php) - [Contact Us](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/contact.php) - [Videos](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/docs/about/videos-mini-home.php) - [01323 440678](tel:+441323440678) [Instant Online Valuation](https://www.craneandco.co.uk/instant-property-valuation.php) # Pet Owners – Keep Them Calm and Carry on This Fireworks Season *We share seven tips from national pet charities to keep pets from suffering stress this fireworks season in this two-minute read.* ![Copy of 0511 Seven Ways to Keep Your Pets Calm During Fireworks Season](https://blog.craneandco.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%200511%20Seven%20Ways%20to%20Keep%20Your%20Pets%20Calm%20During%20Fireworks%20Season.png?width=1000&name=Copy%20of%200511%20Seven%20Ways%20to%20Keep%20Your%20Pets%20Calm%20During%20Fireworks%20Season.png) At Crane & Co, we love pets. And we get to meet plenty of our clients’ furry friends during our daily work across Eastbourne & Hailsham. According to a 2018 survey by builders, McCarthy Stone, pets made people a lot happier about their everyday lives. 45% of the people they polled said their pet is the main reason they exercise, and a whopping 31% said having a pet gives them a purpose in life. So, now that fireworks season is back with a bang and a whoosh and frequent flashes, we thought we’d share seven simple steps you can take to help your beloved pets avoid anxiety this weekend. Below are four tips from the world-renowned Battersea Dogs Home, followed by three more ideas from the CATS Protection charity. 1. **Stay indoors**. Don’t walk your dog in the evening during fireworks weekend. 2. **Draw the curtains**. Unexpected flashes can cause dogs anxiety as much as random bangs, so close the curtains. 3. **Give your dog space**. Confining your dog in one room during the evening can cause extra anxiety for them. Instead, let them wander indoors as much as they want. 4. **Distract them with treats**. Long-lasting chews and bones are a great way to keep their minds off what’s happening outside. 5. **Stay calm**. Instead of overly comforting an anxious cat, keep cool – your cat is more likely to feel relaxed if you are. 6. **Create a safe space for your cat**. A cardboard box lined with blankets is ideal. However, cats feel safer higher up – so place the box on a sturdy shelf if possible. 7. **Play music**. Cats and loud noises don’t necessarily mix. Try keeping a radio or TV on. This distraction can lessen outside noise and help if your cat gets scared from the sudden sounds of fireworks. Nina Simone’s Feline Good is a cat classic (sorry, we couldn’t resist). More helpful information about keeping pets safe and sound can be accessed via [www.cats.org.uk](http://www.cats.org.uk/) and [www.battersea.org.uk](http://www.battersea.org.uk/). 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