Your few minutes of fun should not be at the cost of people, animals, or the environment. Pet owners dread holidays and occasions that feature fireworks. These events usually send their domestic animals and wild animals into a frenzy or a state of frozen terror or anxiety and not just for a few minutes, but hours or days after that event.

Fear of fireworks is a serious health concern for animals. It causes extreme anxiety and discomfort not only for our four-legged companions but also for human family members who feel helpless to ease their pet’s suffering as well as individuals with disabilities, war veterans or those suffering from PTSD.

THE PROBLEM WITH FIREWORKS

Some studies suggest that 50% of cats & dogs suffer from noise phobia which fireworks will trigger. It also shows that in phobic dogs, plasma cortisol (stress hormone) levels can rise drastically from exposure to just an audio recording of it.

Many animals desperately try to get out and even become disorientated when fireworks are set off.  Sometimes they can’t find their way back home again or some hurt themselves trying to get over fences and through palisades.

Some wildlife like birds and squirrels can abandon their young in a panic. 

Fireworks pollute the air & land! Some birds and fish die when they eat firework debris.

Fireworks can cause wildfires which can also lead to suffering and death for animals.

The hearing of many animals, especially cats and dogs is more sensitive than it is in humans. Some studies suggest they can hear sounds as much as 5 to 10 times louder than humans.

The day and even week after such an event the animal welfare organizations and shelters are flooded with stray and hurt animals. Studies suggest a 30-60% increase in lost pets after such a firework event.

THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES like laser or drone light shows etc. 

Even if your pet or family seems fine, there are many who aren't.  Please sign this petition to help us #BanFireworks!