The Rebellious Curator

I understand why people like fireworks, the glittery colours against the night sky, and the surprise of new streams of colour after the bangs and pops, but I have never condoned this practice for the sake of animals. 

Fireworks frighten domestic animals and disorient wildlife and birds. Some pets develop PTSD from the noise and some pets escape their homes, run off and get lost. Horses and cattle sustain injuries from trying to escape their barns. Wildlife run in panic and get hit by cars. All this, because they don't understand the noise and lights. 

Please consider celebrating the New Year without noisy fireworks displays.

The animals will thank you.