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Posted: 17th May 2016

MPs to debate firework regulations
Fireworks
As fireworks are set off at unpredictable times, campaigners argue it makes it impossible for pet owners to plan ahead.
Campaigners hope to see fireworks restricted to celebration days
 
MPs are set to debate the restriction of fireworks next month after a petition called for them to be let off on traditional celebration dates only, to reduce the stress and fear they cause pets and other animals.

Fireworks are now set off at various times of the day and evening throughout autumn and winter, making it difficult for animal owners to keep their pets calm and safe.

Many animal welfare organisations and pet owners have called for a reform of the Firework Regulations (2004) and, last month, an online petition reached 100,000 signatures. As a result, the issue will be debated in parliament on 6 June, 2016.

The RSPCA is urging members of the public to write to their MP encouraging them to attend the debate. The charity has offered its support to the campaign and says it wants to see firework use restricted to November 5, New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year and Diwali. It also believes the maximum noise level of fireworks should be reduced from 120 decibels (which is equivalent to a jet aircraft taking off at 100 metres), to 96 decibels.

As fireworks are set off at unpredictable times, campaigners argue it makes it impossible for pet owners to plan ahead. Claire Ewers, who owns two dogs, said: "I could be at work worrying that my girls are home alone and scared, which is heartbreaking…

"If it was one week of fireworks, or if they were let off just on normal celebratory nights like New Year's Eve, or November 5 - we could plan ahead and handle it. But not three or four months."

Research suggests 45 per cent of dogs are afraid of fireworks. Farm animals can also become startled by loud noises and sudden flashes of light, which may cause them to injure themselves on fencing, farm equipment, or fixtures and fittings for housed animals.

 




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