RNZ Concert, in collaboration with SPCA, is highlighting animal welfare with a radio show specifically programmed to soothe pets.
RNZ Concert content director Liisa McMillan said Guy Fawkes can be a stressful time for animals and their humans and the station was excited to offer ‘‘some special radio programming’’ to provide distraction in what could be a stressful time.
SPCA scientific officer Dr Alison Vaughan said about half of the country’s more than four million companion animals were frightened by the unpredictable explosive sounds and flashes of light created by fireworks.
“SPCA has long called for the private sale and use of fireworks to be banned, in the meantime we remain focused on controlling what we can,” Dr Vaughan said.
“Get out the favourite treats and toys, snuggle with a blanket, close the door, draw the curtains, dim the lights – and tune into Concert for Animals on RNZ Concert via radio, the website, or the app.”
The animals in the care of SPCA shelters around the country will also get to enjoy Concert for Animals.
– Concert for Animals will today, from 6pm to midnight. Listen on the radio to RNZ Concert, or stream at rnz.co.nz/concert of the RNZ App.
