In U.S. animal shelters, live music is creating a calming environment for animals. This initiative, Wild Tunes, involves musicians performing various genres to help soothe pets. Observations show agitated animals relax and even fall asleep during performances. Flutist Sarah McDonner noted this goes beyond enrichment. Scientific research supports that classical music reduces anxiety in dogs and other animals, although responses can vary among species. While many animals benefit, some may experience increased stress with certain music styles, highlighting the complexity of animal responses to sound.
"You don't need to understand the lyrics to feel something. The melody and rhythm are enough."
"It's not just enrichment. It changes the animals' energy."
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