10 ways to protect your dog from New Year's Eve fireworks

Dog owners should prepare their pets for the noise and flash of fireworks 

How to make your home more comfortable for your four-legged friend this New Year's Eve

Dogs can become very frightened when fireworks or bangers go off near your home. Loud noises like these can make your dog extremely anxious and they might even escape if the opportunity arises for them.

A quick look at any Irish animal shelter or rehoming organisation will show the huge number of animals missing from their homes each January 1.