India badminton champ Saina Nehwal has urged people to show some concern towards animals while bursting firecrackers this Diwali. Saina has a pet pooch, Chopsy, a four-year-old Shih Tzu, who is intimidated by firecrackers.

"My pet dog [Chopsy] is afraid of crackers. It is very difficult for him to remain calm during Diwali. I request all my Indian friends to keep crackers away from pets during this festival of love and light," Saina told mid-day recently.