To hate fireworks and those who set them off

I never noticed fireworks until I had a dog who is terrified of them . Seeing his distress makes me want to ban these loud rockets types , not so much the fizzes and pops but the ones where it sounds like you're on an army firing range . As others have said it goes on for two weeks or so here so relentless.

4.30 the other morning, don't know what that was about 🙄

I can't stand fireworks either. They are pretty but I don't cope well with the loud bangs. I feel for the humans and animals.

They were still going off just after 1am here. is it me or do they seem to be getting louder every year??? More to come too with 5th November, NYE etc etc. My dog hasn’t been too bad so far but I’ve got a friend that fosters for a rescue centre and she absolutely dreads this time of year. She’s looking after a particularly nervous old dog at the moment and the poor thing is petrified and cowering in the bath peeing herself. The vet has prescribed a sedative but you can’t keep using them every night. It must be terrifying for wildlife too. I think people that set them off are so bloody selfish.

Bl##dy fireworks still going off here too. My DD has been with her horses since 7pm. She’s still not home and has to be up for work at 6am. I can only hope everything is ok as DH has the car in work so I can’t check up onDD. She’s not answered texts so far, which is freaking me out!

But as long as people are enjoying themselves, lighting fireworks - not giving a thought to the destruction they cause - who gives a rats backside eh?
Inconsiderate Humans make me sick! 🤬

Someone still setting them off here at 1.30am. So annoying

I live in Dundee and our council have decided this year that there will be no public display (there's usually two in the city one east, one west). Dreading the amount of amateur garden shows there will be this year. Explosives should be for experts only!

Pretty though they are I wouldn't mind if they were limited to just the weekend of 5th Nov.

Some idiot set off fireworks in the middle of the pavement earlier. Luckily I was safely inside a bus going past. Not so great for the pedestrians.

Not at all. You seem to have no understanding of nature. ‘Not a fan of wildlife‘. We can’t live without it I’m afraid. 😬 We can live without fireworks. That’s the point.

If you want to campaign to ban dogs, go ahead. I love dogs but as a vegan I would welcome a world where there are no animals in captivity. We’ve probably fucked things up to much though and human wants seem to be what matters.

You’re missing the very obvious point that everyone has an issue with something that someone else enjoys, but we can’t all get our way. I think that point went way over your head.

That’ll be humans at fault though, not putting their dogs on leads. It’s always humans. We’re a bit shit as a species.

YANBU. Diwali is the festival of light. There’s no need for the loud explosions every minute, every night for the week leading up to the festival. After Diwali we then have to suffer random explosions for the week leading up to bonfire night, plus the week after.

My dog isn’t bothered by fireworks. He’s been well socialised for all events. My dad, who served in the war, is terrified! My daughter puts her horses into their stables on Nov 5th because we all know what’s going to happen.

For those who think fireworks are marvellous and have no consideration for livestock, how long do you think livestock should be locked away for you and your little darlings to have your 5 mins of fun?? Should it be for one night only or are you one of many who think it’s fine for fireworks to be let off at random times - because it’s near the date of bonfire night/Diwali?

Did you ever consider the terrified livestock, who have no choice than to cower hearing the explosions of fireworks? Did you ever consider the trauma of livestock as they try to flee the noise and explosions - sometimes, resulting in agonising death.

If you have never given a thought to the agony of fireworks to livestock, wildlife and sealife please consider them this year.

Unfortunately the world would be fucked without some animals/wildlife existing unless you have no knowledge of nature, ecosystems etc.

You can campaign to ban dogs if you wish. Do you do that?

Are you vegan? Or do you want animals to exist for you to eat? Are the farmed type ok? Is it ok that they’re frightened just because you don’t like them.

How about children with sensory issues and autism? War veterans? Elderly people that are frightened and care homes that have to have staff sitting with patients?

Its one thing to argue against animals existing, although the world wouldn’t really work without some, it’s quite another to argue for fireworks, unless you’re saying that you need a few fireworks each day to keep you happy? Which I’m guessing you’re not saying.

I love fireworks and always get a small garden set for my DC’s on bonfire night after we have been to a big display. I wish they would make them silent though

I can't wait until they are banned. I wouldn't mind if it was one night a year. But it starts 2 weeks before bonfire night, then there's Diwali, then new years eve. They are noisy, cause awful pollution, and take a lot of resources to produce.
I also wonder if all those people complaining about COL and energy bills will also be the same people spending a fortune on fireworks this year...

Let’s also not forget the wildlife that is attacked and killed by dogs. I know of 3 different dogs who have killed sheep whilst out on walks… That’s excluding animals like squirrels, etc.

Yabu it's Diwali. My dogs aren't scared of fireworks and my child never was either it's not all kids and pets. We love them in this house. Hope you're baby settles for you.

Dogs make loads more noise than fireworks all day every day. At least fireworks don't shit on your lawn.

Dogs frighten me, and I’m not a fan of animals or wildlife. My happiness depends on not seeing them around. Why does my happiness and mental health not matter? Why is that ok?

It’s not just dogs. It’s all wildlife. And farmed animals. Is it ok that they’re frightened? Does your happiness depend on fireworks?

I am a huge fan of fireworks and love seeing them all over the London skyline.

On the other hand I hate dogs, and I assumed I can’t demand they’re banned, but seeing as there’s a trend on this thread to want to ban things people don’t like, I think dogs should not be allowed outside.

We all have our likes and dislikes, can’t make everyone happy.

I mean there’s often a war somewhere, what makes a war in Europe so special…?

Still going on here! Please, please stop so can I let the dog out and go to bed 🙏🏼

My pet is indoors, I have washing machine and tumble drier going at the same time, music playing through the PC and he is still petrified. Dogs have very sensitive hearing I think, they certainly seem to be able to hear sounds that i often can't.

Absolutely detest them especially the loud ones. Why do most of them need to sound like mortar bombs. Apparently for Diwali they are allowed to be let off until 1am which is ridiculous on a weeknight. My dog is petrified and has spent hours clawing my legs and arms, he will not leave my side, it is exhausting and horrible to watch.