by Arushi Jain
Does Diwali bring happiness to all? Or is it biased towards our own comforts and likings? In my opinion, joyful celebrations for us might not be joyful for other living beings.
During Diwali firecrackers stray dogs are hurt in many unspoken ways; as dogs have a sensitive sense of hearing, the loud noises around the city scare them and make them feel unsafe. The feeling of home is taken away by the neighbourhood. This Diwali many stray dogs went missing and were panic stricken; It’s very disheartening that even after knowing these facts we as collectively as a community are unable to protect and save our furry friends.
The stray dogs go into hiding and in search of hiding they get lost. As we know dogs are very protective of their territories, some dogs end up getting attacked. In light of the issue, we all could make sure the dogs have shelters to seek refuge in and feel protected. Hoping to take up a collective initiative, we as a community should start small and celebrate our festivals in an inclusive way. One in which it’s not just ‘us’ but all.
