An animal welfare charity is calling for tighter restrictions on fireworks as the Halloween season approaches. OneKind, a UK animal welfare charity, says animals face being traumatised or injured as a result of fireworks.
The charity says 'the only way to fully protect animals' is to 'end the sale of fireworks entirely'. Its chief executive Jason Rose said: “Many people are distressed by fireworks, animals even more so. Those of us with companion animals can at least make plans to try to comfort and protect them but that only works if we know when and where there will be fireworks going off.”
Charity calls for stricter controls
Now, the Scottish charity has called for the country's government to enact restrictions on when fireworks can be bought and used, saying that new training and licensing requirements have fallen short of the mark.
Mr Rose said: “Creating laws is meaningless unless they are implemented and enforced. The public are rightly appalled at the suffering animals must endure during this seasonal free-for-all. The Scottish Government have no excuse not to act. If we value animals as equals, we must minimise the frightening bangs and flashes they experience.”
Public response sought
Halloween and bonfire night see more fireworks being used across the country. The charity's call comes as readers are being asked for their views on whether fireworks should be banned in the UK.
