Burning crackers on Diwali is a tradition that brings myriad consequences affecting the planet and the life on it. Apart from the fact that it greatly adds to the rising pollution levels, crackers are the biggest source of distress for dogs. Recently, the British High Commissioner to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Andrew Fleming, took to Twitter to share that his pet canine ran away from his residence in Hyderabad, tormented by the firecracker being set off in the name of celebration. Fleming also shared a picture of his dog named ‘Munni’ and, in the caption, wrote, “Dear Friends, our beloved Munni, terrified by Diwali fireworks, ran away from our residence close to Roastery Coffee in Banjar Hills.”

He added that he was informed belatedly, and hence, “time is of the essence.” He ended his tweet with, “Any help in sharing this/finding her appreciated.” In the following tweet in the thread, he explained, “She is quite shy and timid, scared of other dogs, her fur is particularly soft, her collar has been changed since this photo.”

As the tweet went up carrying Fleming’s sorrow for his missing dog, netizens held up his hoped high of finding her back. While some users came up with ways to be cognizant about it, the next time such a situation arises, others retweeted the tweet so that the word about Fleming’s dog gets a wider reach on social media platforms.

“Anyone who finds Munni, please do the needful,” wrote one user.

British Diplomat’s Dog Goes Missing on Diwali, Netizens Join Hands to Trace Pet

The British High Commissioner to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Andrew Fleming, took to Twitter to share that his pet canine ran away from his residence in Hyderabad, tormented by the firecracker being set off in the name of celebration.