Comments on: Pets & Fireworks…

By: chickenruby

chickenruby — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:40:07 +0000

I think fireworks should be used only for public displays and the local municipality should have times and dates published during that period so people can make plans for their pets rather than random nights of being unsettled. Bob isn’t worried by fireworks, which is a good job in Dubai as they have huge displays and because all the displays are free you rarely have individuals letting fireworks off

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:23:58 +0000

Hi Karen, it terrible to see your pet scared. Our German Shepherd is scared of fireworks, gunshots and thunder. On holidays and celebrations the Greeks love firing guns and lighting fireworks, so we try not to leave her alone (our other dogs aren’t too worried).

I think you’re right there should be a curfew on setting off fireworks (except for New Year). It’s not fair on people or pets if they are being let off at random times.

By: Ersatz Expat

Ersatz Expat — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:25:28 +0000

Poor Cats! Kismet has seemed fairly snaguine so far but the dogs hate Fireworks. We have always used DAP and put them in an internal bathroom to deaden the sound. Chinese New Year last year was awful.

By: Mummymelton

Mummymelton — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 11:44:24 +0000

I agree I think there should be tighter regulations but I don’t know realistically how that would be policed. It’s such a shame for animals, our cat really doesn’t like them and my mums dog gets petrified #animaltales

By: Dean of Little Steps

Dean of Little Steps — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 09:40:11 +0000

Poor cats! I can relate. The night before the New Year just as my daughter had fallen asleep (she’s been struggling to sleep the past nights), some annoyng person probabky got their dates mixed-up and got some fireorks working! And ye, she woke up! And our dog also panicked. ? #animaltales

By: Lisa from Lisa's Life

Lisa from Lisa's Life — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:02:50 +0000

There should definitely be tighter rules…this neighbourhood is very inconsiderate and I’ve had fireworks from local gardens hit my windows before now.

I believe there should be organised displays only as there’s no denying they’re a brilliant sight…but…enough is enough at times!

By: Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault

Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 06:36:19 +0000

I agree that there should be far more restrictions on fireworks. In an ideal world they should only be allowed at publicly organised events but that is not going to happen nor could it be policed to limit private fireworks displays to certain key dates. We do usually let a few off on New Year’s Eve but as Ben used to be scared of them too (and you can’t give him valium!) we pride ourselves on letting off the quietest and most pathetic fireworks possible. Saari is a scaredy-dog but she can cope with that. I am not sure how she’d cope in an area of the UK where they are let off for nights on end.
Thank you for adding this thought-provoking post to #AnimalTales