05/11/2026
🎶🐾 CLASSIC FM'S PET CLASSICS IS BACK FOR 2026! 🎆💙
One of our favourite annual reminders is back, and we're delighted to share it with you again!
Fireworks season can be an incredibly stressful time for our pets. The sudden bangs, whistles and bright flashes can cause fear, anxiety and distress, leaving many animals frightened and unsettled. 🐶🐱🐴
Thankfully, Classic FM's Pet Classics is returning for THREE special evenings of soothing classical music to help create a calmer environment for our four-legged (and feathered!) friends. 💙
🎵 WHAT IS PET CLASSICS?
Classic FM has teamed up with the RSPCA to bring pet owners a special programme featuring carefully selected relaxing classical music, alongside practical advice to help animals cope during fireworks season.
This year, presenters Dan Walker, Aled Jones and Dawn O'Porter will each host an evening, including personalised dedications to pets across the country! 🐾
📅 WHEN CAN YOU LISTEN?
🎶 Thursday 5th November | 5pm–10pm
🎶 Friday 6th November | 5pm–10pm
🎶 Saturday 7th November | 5pm–10pm
📻 HOW TO LISTEN
You can tune in via:
🐾 Classic FM on 100–102 FM or DAB+
🐾 The free Global Player app
🐾 Your smart TV
🐾 Your smart speaker
💙 OUR TOP TIPS FOR FIREWORKS NIGHT
As veterinary professionals, we recommend preparing your dog's environment BEFORE fireworks begin.
🐶 Create a quiet, comfortable space where your dog feels safe.
🏡 Close windows and curtains to reduce noise and flashes.
🎶 Put Classic FM on before fireworks start to provide familiar background sound.
🐾 Allow your dog to hide or retreat if they wish, and offer comfort and reassurance when they seek it.
🚶 Walk dogs before dark and keep them securely indoors during fireworks.
🩺 If your dog experiences significant firework anxiety, speak to your vet in advance. Music can be a helpful addition, but some dogs will need further behavioural support or prescribed medication.
Remember, every dog is different. Some may find classical music soothing, while others may prefer a different type of familiar background noise.
💙 SAVE THIS POST so you don't forget the dates, and SHARE IT with fellow pet owners who might find it helpful!
Let's help make fireworks season a little less frightening for our pets. 🐾
🔗 Find out more:
https://www.classicfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/pet-classics/calm-fireworks-music/
