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Fireworks hurt nonhuman animals--they bring so much hurt and distress to them. . . [View all]
Last edited Sat Jul 4, 2026, 05:51 PM - Edit history (1)
People should care more and never buy and set off fireworks knowing the harm this causes nonhuman animals:
These ponies were even sedated and the fireworks still hurt them(!):
Rehomed Redwings ponies Dennis and Merry live with Redwings student vet nurse Kristi. Over the weekend a nearby fireworks display them both huge stress, and Dennis has required box rest for lameness as a result of his frantic running 💔
— Redwings Horse Sanctuary (@redwingsuk.bsky.social) 2025-11-12T02:30:12-08:00
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192?filters=418
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