Adopt low noise or quiet fireworks to protect animals and sensitive individuals
The Issue
I have always cherished the companionship of animals and the joy they bring into our lives. However, every year, as celebrations like New Year’s Eve, Bonfire Night, or other events unfold, these occasions turn into periods of intense fear for countless animals and people sensitive to noise.
The loud bangs and explosions of traditional fireworks send many pets into panic. They tremble, hide, or try to escape, sometimes injuring themselves or running away. Wildlife is also affected — birds can abandon nests, and other animals experience sudden stress that disrupts their normal behaviour. Horses and livestock can injure themselves in panic when startled by unexpected loud noises.
The impact is not limited to animals. People with PTSD, autism, sensory sensitivities, or noise phobias can experience severe distress during these events.
It does not have to be this way. Low-noise (sometimes called quiet) fireworks offer a practical alternative. These fireworks prioritise visual effects — colours, patterns, and light — while significantly reducing or avoiding the loud reports and bangs that cause the most distress. Completely silent fireworks do not exist, but low-noise options are commercially available and produce far less noise than traditional displays.
Places such as Collecchio in Italy have required reduced-noise fireworks for public displays for years specifically to protect animals and reduce stress. Quieter displays have also been used successfully in other locations and by event organisers who want to keep the spectacle while lowering the impact on pets, wildlife, and the wider community.
By shifting public and organised displays toward low-noise fireworks, we can continue to enjoy vibrant celebrations without causing as much harm. This is not a call for a total ban — it is a call for more considerate choices that still allow people to celebrate.
It is time for local governments and event organisers to prefer or require low-noise fireworks for public displays. Doing so would make celebrations more inclusive and respectful of animals and people who share our communities.
Please sign this petition to support a shift toward kinder, lower-noise fireworks. Together we can reduce unnecessary distress while still enjoying the visual magic of fireworks.I’m
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The Issue
I have always cherished the companionship of animals and the joy they bring into our lives. However, every year, as celebrations like New Year’s Eve, Bonfire Night, or other events unfold, these occasions turn into periods of intense fear for countless animals and people sensitive to noise.
The loud bangs and explosions of traditional fireworks send many pets into panic. They tremble, hide, or try to escape, sometimes injuring themselves or running away. Wildlife is also affected — birds can abandon nests, and other animals experience sudden stress that disrupts their normal behaviour. Horses and livestock can injure themselves in panic when startled by unexpected loud noises.
The impact is not limited to animals. People with PTSD, autism, sensory sensitivities, or noise phobias can experience severe distress during these events.
It does not have to be this way. Low-noise (sometimes called quiet) fireworks offer a practical alternative. These fireworks prioritise visual effects — colours, patterns, and light — while significantly reducing or avoiding the loud reports and bangs that cause the most distress. Completely silent fireworks do not exist, but low-noise options are commercially available and produce far less noise than traditional displays.
Places such as Collecchio in Italy have required reduced-noise fireworks for public displays for years specifically to protect animals and reduce stress. Quieter displays have also been used successfully in other locations and by event organisers who want to keep the spectacle while lowering the impact on pets, wildlife, and the wider community.
By shifting public and organised displays toward low-noise fireworks, we can continue to enjoy vibrant celebrations without causing as much harm. This is not a call for a total ban — it is a call for more considerate choices that still allow people to celebrate.
It is time for local governments and event organisers to prefer or require low-noise fireworks for public displays. Doing so would make celebrations more inclusive and respectful of animals and people who share our communities.
Please sign this petition to support a shift toward kinder, lower-noise fireworks. Together we can reduce unnecessary distress while still enjoying the visual magic of fireworks.I’m
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Petition created on 4 January 2026