20,000 signatures reached
To: UK Government and Scottish Government
Ban the public sale of fireworks
My horse, Tango, died in terror and agony due to fear induced colic. The reason... fireworks. Living in a very rural area we thought we were safe from the dangers posed to pets/livestock by fireworks. We were wrong. A cottage bordering our land was rented out for a New Year Party. When the first firework was lit, it sealed Tango's fate. By the early hours my beautiful horse was dead.
I do not want another pet owner or animal to suffer in the way we have. It is time for a meaningful change to take place. People and animals up and down the country suffer terribly because of people setting off fireworks relentlessly.
Why is this important?
We all know that fireworks terrify pets, livestock and wildlife. But for many people, including those suffering with PTSD like war veterans, fireworks can be just as traumatic.
Right now, the law lets almost any adult buy powerful, display-level fireworks for private use. But this petition isn't asking for a total ban on fireworks. It's a common-sense call to stop selling them to the general public.
This simple change means traditions like Bonfire Night and NYE can continue safely at licensed, organised displays — not in random back gardens or on the street. It's about protecting animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions.
Right now, the law lets almost any adult buy powerful, display-level fireworks for private use. But this petition isn't asking for a total ban on fireworks. It's a common-sense call to stop selling them to the general public.
This simple change means traditions like Bonfire Night and NYE can continue safely at licensed, organised displays — not in random back gardens or on the street. It's about protecting animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions.
