Classic FM to play special music that keeps pets calm during bonfire night

Classic FM will be broadcasting two programmes to help pets stay calm and relaxed.

Classic FM will be playing soothing and relaxing music on Bonfire Night to help pets stay relaxed during fireworks. The programmes will be hosted by Charlotte Hawkins and there will be two editions - one on Bonfire Night itself and one the following night (Saturday November 6). Classic FM's Pet Classics has been running for four years and Hawkins said it was a "privilege" to host such an "important and popular programme." She added that the music chosen is "extra relaxing and soothing, so I look forward to welcoming everyone to what will be our radio sanctuary." The station says that "while fireworks displays are spectacular, for our furry, scaly and feathered friends, they can be stressful and often traumatic" and that the shows are designed to "help pets, and their owners, stay calm and relaxed." The programmed are supported by the RSPCA and will be broadcast from 6pm to 10pm in both Friday and Saturday night. Along with the relaxing music, the shows will also feature advice and tips from the RSPCA on how to keep animals calm during firework season. https://twitter.com/ClassicFM/status/1456316446049460224 Much of the music will be pet-related, such as Elgar's last work which was named after his dog Mina, and from animal-loving composers such as Debussy, who had several cats, and Wagner, whose pets included a Newfoundland called Russ and a King Charles Spaniel called Peps. Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s managing editor, said: "At Classic FM, we believe that everyone can benefit from listening to classical music, and that goes for our pets too! In just four years, Pet Classics has grown to become one of our most popular programmes of the year so, with support from the RSPCA, we are excited to announce two new and extended shows for 2021.

"We are also thrilled that Charlotte Hawkins will host this year’s programmes. Charlotte is both passionate about classical music and a dog-owner herself, so we look forward to her presenting the perfect soundtrack to keep pets and their owners chilled and relaxed this weekend."

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