at this time of year, keep your animals indoors at night, especially cats. They seem to be most sensitive to flashes of light and loud noises. If you go out, lock them indoors so you know where they are.

If you can, provide a litter box, leave the tv on loud and cover all windows. If this is not possible, lock your cat in one room.

Most cats are terrified of fireworks and, with the firework season lasting nearly all winter, they are best kept in all night at this time. This applies to all animals, especially small pets -better locked in than lost.

-Roger Davis, FUZZIESLIST@amserve.com