... to be irritated by pet owners going on about fireworks given the impact that people having pets has on society and the environment?

My dog has never scared a horse so much that it ran itself to death in its field.

I’m so glad I live in a civilised country where fireworks are not on general sale, and private displays are banned

Oh ffs!
I'm done with Mumsnet.

YANBU. We like to enjoy a few small fireworks and some sparklers in our garden with the DC and our friends & DC. I’m really looking forward to it this year. Our neighbours’ cats may not like it, but I don’t like them shitting on our driveway, so..

(The cats not our neighbours! )

Wildlife
Farm animals
Babies
Autistic people, especially children
People suffering PTSD

Yeah. Sod them all for being so neurotic.

Or buy quiet fireworks and everyone can live and let live.

Thank you, OP.

Every year I have a small display in my garden that lasts about 45 minutes - not for me but for my daughter, who has Down's syndrome, who looks forward to it every year. I always let the neighbours know in advance.

And every year the usual whining dog owners get on the village website and try to outdo each other with their very offensive descriptions of people who have fireworks.

A couple of years ago there was even a post about how Hallowe'en scares dogs because of people knocking on the door.

All year I have to watch out for dog shit and listen to the local dogs barking. They can put up with my 45 minutes a year of fireworks (which after the abuse I got last year will be bigger and bangier this year).

I am not going to live my life around your neurotic dogs.

I wish there were quiet/pretty fireworks displays for those who don't like huge bangs. Organised displays are too much for us so we have a few sparklers and hot dogs at home or my mums instead.

Can anyone give a good scientifically researched reason to let off explosive devices at any time anywhere without any training or risk assessment? Didn't think so.

Can anyone give good scientifically researched reasons to have assistance and companion animals? Yes, there are innumerable studies which show the benefits.

The only thing I would say is that I believe anyone who wants or needs a dog in their life should have a personal licence, similar to a driving licence, which cannot be granted until the prospective owner has passed a test similar to driving theory test about basic dog care, first aid, diet, and the laws and responsibilities of dog ownership. Obviously slightly tailored for disabled people and their assistance dogs.

Fireworks scare wild animals too. It's a shame that most humans only care about themselves and not other loving beings.

I agree Op and I love having a dog.

I don’t agree with the anti fireworks thing though. I totally agree that some people behave in a anti social way with fireworks (in some places) but like smoking, sugar and all the other not great stuff we love, it’s a balance. Other people are perfectly capable of not having bonfire parties all week, throwing them at cars, letting them off in townetc.

People objecting to fireworks on safety/environmental/well being grounds = legitimate

People objecting to fireworks because it makes Tiddles cry: not legitimate

Your opinion only, @Kallyderon

I hope you never need a guide dog.

Kallyderon I don’t have pets but still hate fireworks! I wouldn’t mind if it was one night but when they go on for weeks it gets very boring. But I’m pleased you can afford to waste money on such an anti social activity as I would begrudge wasting that sort of money.

It doesnt need to send a shiver down your spine to see someone say they dont love animals? Its ok for people to not particually like animals isnt it?

Cats and dogs are antisocial eg, cats go into other people gardens unwanted, some go into houses if doors left opened, ruin plants, leave cat poo.
Dogs equally antisocial too, barking, running over and scaring people, dog poo, etc. Dogs attacking children etc

YABU & weird

*threw FFS (hangs head in shame)

Plus leads and collars. Those cat post things, dog chews, plastic bowls, flea treatments, medicines,

If you don't have any sympathy for the animals what about the men and women that developed PTSD fighting for their country and as a result find the noise extremely distressing?

IMO opinion they shouldn't be sold to the public as they regularly get in to the wrong hands. They're explosives FFS. Groups of kids are forever chucking lit fireworks at people round my way. They even through one at a blind lady and her guide dog last year

Yeah because the production of, shipping of, and letting off of fireworks is all so environmental friendly.

Less so than the production of, shipping etc of pet food?

Every fucking year a month of fireworks,which is what happens because the general public can get hold of them,and it’s the number one toy for the yoof dickheads to obtain and throw or set off in alleyways to cause the most noise and disturbance.
Ban the Fookers except for organised displays

I think you're a bit spiteful. People love their pets and it's sad to see them in distress. If you think anyone owns a cat, you haven't a clue.

Unless it’s for an organised display, fireworks shouldn’t be allowed. You see too many negative stories about them every year

I agree with OP.

Me and my kids are subjected to barking dogs all year round.

Cats shit in our garden.

Dogs chase the kids when we are out for a walk or the kids are riding their bikes.

Granted we live in a “residential area” so I get that dogs and cats in the country might not cause such issues.

In general I would say pet owners are selfish and expect the rest of the world to accommodate them.

Yeah because the production of, shipping of, and letting off of fireworks is all so environmental friendly.

I’ll keep the dog thanks considering the positive impact he’s had on my autistic son.