Scottish SPCA calls for UK-wide ban on private fireworks sales

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

The Scottish SPCA is calling for a UK-wide ban on the private sale and use of fireworks. The charity warns that sudden loud bangs and bright flashes cause intense fear for animals in homes, rescue centres, farms and wildlife, with nowhere safe to retreat. Animals can flee, injure themselves or become lost, and the effects can last long after fireworks have stopped.

To highlight its campaign, the Scottish SPCA has shared cases of animals harmed by fireworks. A cat named Shandy was left with a serious head injury after trying to escape her enclosure during Bonfire Night in 2022. She was one day away from being rehomed but remained at the Scottish SPCA's Glasgow centre for a further five months. Another account described a dog named Maya being traumatised after a firework was thrown at her in a local park.

Nicola Strachan, Head of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships at the Scottish SPCA, said: "For many animals, fireworks are far more than a few moments of noise. The fear can continue long after a display ends, and the consequences can be devastating." The charity warns that "fireworks may last only minutes, but their impact on animals can last for months".

How it is being reported

• Terrified cat suffers head injury as Scottish SPCA warns of devastating impact of fireworks"Fireworks may last only minutes, but their impact on animals can last for months"Glasgow Live · 27 Oct, 16:11
• Scottish SPCA calls for fireworks ban after animals left terrified and injuredThe Scottish SPCA is calling for a UK-wide ban on the private sale.Glasgow Times · 26 Oct, 17:03

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