Is it time to ban fireworks displays? Pet owners worry as New Year's Eve approaches, and urge people to sign a petition
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Is it time to ban fireworks displays? Pet owners worry as New Year's Eve approaches, and urge people to sign a petition
"A survey shows that more than half of dogs feel fear at the sound of fireworks Animal owners have already had to deal with the stress of trying to calm their terrified pets during Halloween fireworks displays, but with New Year's Eve likely to feature more of the same, many are hoping for a reduction, or a complete ban, of events of this kind."
"In the UK, anyone over 18 can purchase fireworks. There are multiple online petitions for a ban on firework displays, with hundreds of thousands of people voicing their concern, not only for animals but also for vulnerable members of society."
A survey shows more than half of dogs feel fear at the sound of fireworks. Animal owners have had to manage the stress of calming terrified pets during Halloween fireworks displays. New Year's Eve is likely to bring similar displays, prompting many owners to hope for reduced use of fireworks or a complete ban on such events. In the UK, anyone over 18 can purchase fireworks. Multiple online petitions call for a ban on firework displays, with hundreds of thousands of people expressing concern for animals and for vulnerable members of society.
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