Ban Fireworks-South Africa

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#2404

Risk to animals, property and humans

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2406

I have animals that are affected by the fireworks and a lot of innocent animals have died because of the fireworks as well as on our group

(Randfontein, 2020-01-02)

#2407

My dogs are terrified

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2408

Im an animal lover and have animals of my own. Breaks my heart to see how many animals loose their lives and gets injured because of stupid use of fireworks!!!!

(Brakpan, 2020-01-02)

#2413

It is terrible how these bombs go off and scare animals and even killing them.

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2417

I am signing because I have an elderly father and a couple of animals for who this annoying noise is frightening.

This is also a fire hazard as the people that set off these fireworks does it in neighbourhoods and it even end up in our yard....

Please ban fireworks for the public!!!! Only responsible companies may do shows outside of towns and the public can pay to see it.

(Ermelo, 2020-01-02)

#2418

It is a primitive backward tradition and no one should be harmed because some uneducated idiots find enjoyment from fireworks

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2420

I love my animals and they are terrified every year

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2421

I hate what fireworks do to animals.

(Cape Town, 2020-01-02)

#2422

It was sad to see how these fireworks frighten my dog. Friends of mine experience the same problem with their dogs. Fireworks must be banned!

(De Doorns, 2020-01-02)

#2423

Hate to see how my dogs are suffering

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2425

Ban it please. Causes much pain and death to animals and huge stress to children witg autism

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2427

As a Hindu I celebrate the festival of light not the festival of noise and harm

(Durban, 2020-01-02)

#2428

Its dangerous and the ppor animals are very frightend

(Vanderbijlparj, 2020-01-02)

#2431

I hate the impact of fireworks on animals and human beings.

(Peterborough, 2020-01-02)

#2432

My vet bill is likely as high as the spend per house hold on fireworks and despite tge drugs given to calm my pets they still go mad..

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2433

Animals suffer very much

(Pretoriz, 2020-01-02)

#2434

I think dont abanded but burn the places down. My mother get injured after protecting a boerboel in house. I wish I can sent a medical bill to the neighbours

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2436

Have animals

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2437

Animals & Children are petrified

(Gauteng, 2020-01-02)

#2439

Theres no need for them. They cause distress to animals and pets.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2441

I'm signing this because of the idiots that don't take the proper precautions. Hurts animals and people and causes fires

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2442

Animal cruelty

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2443

Our pets are suffering and dying

(Blinkpan, 2020-01-02)

#2444

I am singing because of all the poor animals that get hurt and die because of the human race that don't think about all Gods creation.

(East rand Nigel, 2020-01-02)

#2445

I hate fireworks - it causes trauma and injury to humans as well as animals.

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-02)

#2446

Random fireworks not only cause noise disturbance, people and the noise cause incredible cruelty to animals. If there is one thing this country can do right, even if they can't stop crime, it would be to ban the devil called fireworks!

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2448

Not only because animals are hugely suffering, but also the sick and elderly, people with autism, and residents in gang riddled areas suffering from post traumatic stress due to drug/gun wars.

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-02)

#2450

I cant HANDLE the effect it has on my and others'animals *sob*. My dogs were in such a state on NYE and nothing could block out the noise.

(Cape Town, 2020-01-02)

#2453

Animals and wild life they cannot talk for themself for fireworks to be banned, they are the once that die because of this or get hurt. We as humans are here to protect the animals and not harm them

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2454

Its animal abuse! Cruel!

(Tzaneen, 2020-01-02)

#2455

I have got dogs and I have to be with them all the time until the idiots are finished with their crackers. Ban this rubish once and for all please!

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2456

My animals have been traumatised and hurt by crackers and fireworks. These are the creatures God gave us to look after.

(Brits, 2020-01-02)

#2457

I love all animals and I don't like it when my dogs are scared

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2459

its very dangerous!

(vryburg, 2020-01-02)

#2461

I hate fireworks

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2464

I'm against fireworks it's hurting people and animals

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2466

Because its out of hand. People dont consider others, animals are hurt and killed. Sick people, elderly people are suffering. Children are handling them unsupervised. The noise and bomb crackers are getting worse every year. Nothing is being done to the shops selling it. No assistance from police even if you report it

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2468

For all the dogs and cats that are in stress off fireworks

(Guagteng, 2020-01-02)

#2469

Animals can't speak for themselve.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2470

My dogs go crazy and uncontrollable while there are fireworks. The bird life is also scared of the noise.

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2471

My cats really hate fire work's. They almost got hurt trying to get away. They were so scared!

(Komatipoort, 2020-01-02)

#2472

I would like it if my pets don't suffer for a whole month because the people dont only shoot fireworks on new years they shoot it all through december and you may think its not as bad but its 20 times worse for dogs and cats.

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2473

For a few seconds of superficial entertainment, thousands of pets as well as wildlife are subjected to suffering: untold anxiety, injury and death, pet owners suffer untold emotional stress as well as financial losses. What about THEIR constitutional rights? BAN FIREWORKS!!!!

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2475

I am sick and tired of selfish inconsiderate people

(Shelly beach, 2020-01-02)

#2476

People just ignore the laws

(Middelburg, 2020-01-02)

#2479

Hate fireworks

(Boksburg, 2020-01-02)

#2480

I'm signing because I'm sick and tired of the noise and my dog is scared. I already lost a dog due to fire crackers. Also our country is going through drought and the fire hazard is huge.

(Hermanus, 2020-01-02)

#2484

Seeing and experiencing what it does to animals made me hate fireworks. The only way to stop it is by banning it by law and enforcing the law.

(Hartbeespoort, 2020-01-02)

#2485

It is a waste of money.The animals and the old people are suffering off the noice.

(vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2486

Ban ban ban

(Vereeniging, 2020-01-02)

#2487

I love animals so it makes me suffer with them and so many furkids run away from their loving homes because of the srupid crackers.

(Peetoria, Cullinan, 2020-01-02)

#2489

We must stand up for animals and ban fireworks. It's inhumane to allow people to abuse animals for their own pleasures

(Bloemfontein, 2020-01-02)

#2491

STOP fireworks because they frighten animals and some even die at the hands of stupid humans.

(Reading, 2020-01-02)

#2493

The stress animals (mine included) are under is just too much and I am definitely for banning this rubbish - fireworks.

(Jhb, 2020-01-02)

#2495

Because fireworks are bad for the environment and harmful to animals.

I am currently getting a dog and don't want my dog to be hurt or frightened.

(Reading, 2020-01-02)

#2496

The people shoot fireworks untill late and it is not good for the animals.

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2500

Humun Stupidity with fireworks. Causing animals to suffer

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2501

the public does not comply with municipal bylaws. The police cannot be everywhere to enforce the bylaws. the setting off of fireworks creates havoc with wildlife and pets and even kills them. unacceptable. ban fireworks.

(pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2502

I'm signing because I have a dog that is petrified of fireworks. She has medical issues and can die of fright. There's NO medication that can calm her. So PLEASE BAN FIREWORKS!!!!!

(Durban, 2020-01-02)

#2503

It is cruel to break the innocent souls

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2504

Fireworks kills innocent animals. Our dig must be drugged every year and that is not fair.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2506

Im signing because of not only my animals but all animals that have to endure pain

(Burgersfort, 2020-01-02)

#2507

Nie nie diere is bang nie, maar kinders ook! Elke jaar dink mense dis mooi maar in die werklikheid maak dit ons diere en kinders net so bang! Ban vuurwerke in Suid Afrika!

(Hartbeespoort, 2020-01-02)

#2508

Innocent animals are being killed .. not only dogs and cats but wild animals. Even if dogs are in the house they get heart attacks. And that for what .. so that 'people' can have fun for a few minutes. It is disgusting

(Port Shepstone, 2020-01-02)

#2509

I'm a huge animal lover.

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-02)

#2510

I'm signing for the animal

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-02)

#2513

My dogs are suffering so I don't want fireworks at all. Ban them

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2515

Its disturbing not only to animals but some children that have mental illness

(Orkney, 2020-01-02)

#2517

Because I saw what fireworks did to pets over festive period 2019 to 2020. Saw animals go misssing and hurt themselves trying to get away from fireworks.
Fireworks is animal abuse

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2518

Dit is die wreedste wreed wat mens kan kry. Geen dier kan vir hom self praat nie. Hierdie skuldiges kan eerder oujaarsaand kerk toe gaan en gaan vergifnis vra vir hul optredes. As jul nie eers vir n dier gevoelens het nie, hoe werk julle met jul kinders. Die Here het elke dier gemaak. Oppas die wiel draai.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2519

I hate the fireworks !!! Please if you have money to spend , give it to look after animals.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2521

People don't think of the animals

(Ermelo, 2020-01-02)

#2522

I cannot understand the mentality of human beings not having any worries about how much sharper animals hearing is. It's so cruel. BAN FIREWORKS.

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-02)

#2524

I love animals and the fireworks makes them very scared and they get hurt, also some lids are scared.

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2526

So unfair on our pets..... my therapy dog freaks out and runs away.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-02)

#2527

I love animals. Fireworks have a negative outcome on all Animals and people alike. I enjoy peace and quiet. Fireworks are harzardoes and dangerous.

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2530

Crackers is dangerous causes injuries and trauma. It disturbs the peace and harms nature.Animals suffers and gets injured and even die due to the use of crackers. Littering takes pace and smoke ads to the polution of the enviroment.

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2531

The shooting of fireworks traumatizes animals, birds and even small children. We sit every new years eve and watch helplessly how traumatized our dog is.

(Groot Brakrivier, 2020-01-02)

#2534

C. Hattingh

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2535

For pets and autistic children

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2536

I am working in a energency department. The real damage caused to Kids and animals by fireworks is never revealed in the media. Protect those who can not protect thenselves.

(Sasolburg, 2020-01-02)

#2537

It is small minded people that don't know the impact of their actions

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-02)

#2538

Fireworks scare animals to dtath

(Orkney, 2020-01-02)

#2540

To many animals are hurt and stressed out by thos. They also habe long lasting sometime difficult to treat anxieties that costs owners alot of money

(Fernglen, 2020-01-02)

#2542

In this day and age it is barbaric to subject animals, birds and even people, to the sounds of simulated gunfire and bombs.

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-02)

#2545

I’m signing because of all the children with autism disorder who has to endure the suffering. The people with dementia who are petrified due and scared with the setting off of fireworks. The poor helpless animals who die, get lost or injured. People properties who catch a light and loss and trauma that goes with it

(Krugersdorp, 2020-01-02)

#2548

To ban fire worx for good

(Vereeniging, 2020-01-02)

#2551

I can't bear cruelty to animals!!!!

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-02)

#2552

we should be the voice for our animals as they are unable to speak for themselves

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-02)

#2554

Outdated, unnecessary and dangerous

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-02)

#2555

It's serious leading to injuries or even death in animals. It's a wast of monies.

(Germiston, 2020-01-02)

#2557

People hurt animals

(Parys, 2020-01-02)

#2558

I"m signings because i love my pets

(Gauteng, 2020-01-02)

#2559

Cruelty to animals.......

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2560

I am signing this because every year for the past 7 years that i have my adopted dog, he gets so stressed out with the fireworks that is set off in our area and i was in tears this year once again for trying to calm him (have ran out of ideas to solve this!)
Please ban fireworks or try the laser thing like the municipality of Plettenberg bay

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2563

Fireworks only causes trauma to animals. I want it banned, even though laws aren't place no one adheres to the law.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2564

I’m a Vet and saw the injuries sustain!!

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2566

Our dogs want to ran away and they don't know where to

(Stilfontein, 2020-01-02)

#2567

I understand that many people enjoy fireworks on New Year's Eve, but for those of us with animals, we cannot celebrate because our evening is taken up with soothing terrified pets. The selfishness of those who use fireworks means that pet owners' enjoyment of the occasion is ruined.

(Randburg, 2020-01-02)

#2569

I HATE FIREWORKS!!!!
THE ANIMALS GET HURT SO MUCH.
MY GRANDCHILD WENT BEZIRK ON NEW YEAR! She is 17 months and only went to sleep after 3 that morning!
AUTISTIC CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED REAL BAD BY ALL THE NOISES
EPELEPTIC PEOPLE CAN GET VERY BAD SEIZURES .....AND SO I CAN GO ON AND ON NAMING THE BAD SITUATIONS!

(Klerksdorp, 2020-01-02)

#2571

As so many animals gets hurt and lost because they are scared of the fire works

(Germiston, 2020-01-02)

#2572

my animals were extremely traumatised even with us at home with the tv on!

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2573

It is noisy, dangerous, scares animals (main reason) and a waste of money

(Parys, 2020-01-02)

#2575

Animals are suffering and people allow it to happen!

Humans are a disgrace

(Parys, 2020-01-02)

#2576

It is not only putting my animals in distress but is affecting my 6 year old daughter to the effect that she does not want to leave her room. This is a form of willingly abusing a child and taking away her human rights

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-02)

#2579

I care about the pets and animals

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-02)

#2581

The abuse of animals must stop! Fireworks must be banned!

(Meyerton, 2020-01-02)

#2582

Cruelty against animals!!!!

(Bloemfontein, 2020-01-02)

#2583

Fireworks are pretty. Not to the well being of dogs. I would like to vie for a ban on fireworks in cities

(Ghent, 2020-01-02)

#2585

I have pets and I hate to see their reaction due to this evil.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2587

Fireworks are cruel to an animals well being

(Klerksdorp, 2020-01-02)

#2590

Users of fire works does not take safety of animals children and the elderly into account

(Meyerton, 2020-01-02)

#2592

I believe in banning fireworks as I see the effect that it has on my Cats!

(Krugersdorp, 2020-01-02)

#2593

I’m an animal lover and hate any type of animal abuse!

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-02)

#2594

Every year it is making more and more damage. See no use.

(Brackenfell, Cape Town, 2020-01-02)

#2595

There is no reason for fireworks in this day and age! It causes unnecessary stress and harm to animals !! Stop it!

(Gauteng, 2020-01-02)

#2597

It is not only annoying to humans, but absolutely horrible to animals. The SPCA is overloaded with animals that have run away as a result of fireworks, especially over new years.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2598

My animals come first ... was terrified last night .. stupid hooligans that can't stop doing stupid things. I wish i could put some crackers in their mouths or even better in their asses!

(Pretoria, 2020-01-02)

#2599

For the safety sake of all animals big and small who get traumatized ,killed and suffer many wounds and burns

(Meyerton, 2020-01-02)