India, Oct. 23 -- As Bengaluru's skyline glittered with Diwali fireworks, the city's dogs, both pets and strays, faced nights of panic. The deafening explosions that filled the air for three days drove many animals to flee in terror, leaving families and animal rescuers desperately searching to bring them home.

According to a representative of United for Compassion, nearly a hundred missing dog cases were reported over four days through Voice for Our Voiceless, a community of animal lovers on WhatsApp, said a report by The Times of India. People often don't realize how traumatic the noise is for animals, Koundinya said. Frightened dogs run long distances, often across traffic and unknown territories, and they get attacked by other dogs o...