The Fear of Fleeing: Blacky's Story
"Consider Blacky, the cheerful street dog who was a fixture outside our office. During the peak fireworks, a sudden, loud explosion sent him bolting in blind terror. Despite being familiar with the area, his instinct to escape overwhelmed him. He was never seen again. His story is a tragic reminder: a panicked pet will run farther and faster than you can imagine, turning a moment of fear into a devastating, permanent loss."