Ban Fireworks-South Africa

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#2801

My animal hier themselves every year due to the fiewworks. My 2 year old son is deathly afraid of them and I have to calm him down every year as well and try and explain that the fireworks won't hurt him

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-03)

#2802

The affect of fireworks on wild life, domestic animals and some humans is devastating. It must be banned and the bans must be enforced.

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-03)

#2803

because of the poor defensless animals

(Richards Bay, 2020-01-03)

#2804

I'm signing because I've seen how terrified animals are of fireworks. My dogs don't cope and I find it just cruel that any of them have to endure the horror.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2805

Foreworks for humans to be entertained.. CRUEL TO ANY ANIMAL. !!!!!

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-03)

#2806

Its dangerous to kids and animal,dnt knw hw some people that have a brain cn still think that crap is cool because its nt

(Alberton, 2020-01-03)

#2810

I have seen what fireworks can do to an animal. I had a dog who was terrified at the sound of fireworks. I had to keep her in my room. She would run around the house looking for a place to hide. Sadly she passed on.

(Bloemfontein, 2020-01-03)

#2813

My dogs are terrified of fireworks. A few years back my border collie climbed out the window of the house trying to run and while she was out and I was looking for her she was shot with a pellet gun in her back as well.

(Brakpan, 2020-01-03)

#2816

Every year at the end of December animals are traumatized and frequently horrendously injured by fireworks. This is not restricted to our furry friends, but unsupervised children suffer life-changing injuries in accidents with crackers. STOP THIS CRUELTY NOW!

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2817

Fireworks are pretty, but detrimental to the health and welfare of animals (both domestic and wild). Therefore they are not justifiable anymore, no matter how much we like them. Time to phase them out.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2821

It's a waste of money, unfair to All animals, dangerous for our homes as a fire risk, personal injuries, traumatising for all. Ban them

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2822

There is absolutely no need to traumatize animals

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2823

It is very dangerous. It affects many different species of Animals and Birds.It is traumatic for people suffering from PTSD.Traumatic for bets.As there is no control and it.is a peace disturbance at all hours and on days that are not designated celebrations.There is no policing of this and JMPD does not react to complaints.Bi laws for the use of explosives are ignored.

(Midrand, 2020-01-03)

#2825

Because our animals are so frantic with the crackers even with rescue medication.They go on for days before and after the holiday.Enough is enough!

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2827

Animals are suffering and dying for no valid reason!

(Durban, 2020-01-03)

#2829

I care about all animals!

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2830

I hate any form of animal cruelty

(Dar es Salaam, 2020-01-03)

#2832

Fireworks cause destruction and heartache... It's destroys lives and those lives matter.

(Vereeniging, 2020-01-03)

#2834

Fireworks are extremely unfair to animals. Thay can't handle it

(Randburg, 2020-01-03)

#2835

Devastation waste animal abuse excessive use no adherence to laws littering

(Johannesburg south, 2020-01-03)

#2836

ANIMALS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS EUROPEAN COUNTRIES OFFER THEIR (ALL OF THEM) PETS!

(Durban, 2020-01-03)

#2837

... the stress it causes the birds, dogs, cats and all other creatures. I'm not saying don't have a fireworks at all. Organise a gathering at a public location for surrounding neighbourhoods and let's all attend one big beautiful display, not the many ongoing individual household fireworks banging away intermittently.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-03)

#2838

Our animals get hurt get scared ran away from their homes all afraid get lost all because of the loud noises of the fireworks. And our little children also get scared of the loud bangs of the fireworks. This I do for the animals and humans

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-03)

#2839

I’m anti this for the sake of human and animal lives.

(Chelmsford, 2020-01-03)

#2841

My dog got lost on new year's eve due to the firecrackers

(Parys, 2020-01-04)

#2842

I’m signing because of Cruelty to Animals

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2843

I feel all fireworks should be banned

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2844

Ontstig al wat n dier is.

(Parys, 2020-01-04)

#2845

It's a silly tradition that has nothing to do with our south culture. And I have dogs that can't talk for themselves

(Citrusdal, 2020-01-04)

#2849

Please ban all cra kers innocent animals get hurt..scared..heart attacks..and get killed and putting crackers in animals mouth or rectum and it's sooooooo unfair...Please beg you Ban all crackers gor good...please please...beg you

(Cape Town, 2020-01-04)

#2853

Animals suffer too much as a result of fireworks.

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-04)

#2854

My dogs are in a state everything crackers goes off.. And there are so much animals getting hurt and lost because of it.. Ban crackers permanent..

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-04)

#2855

Fireworks has no place in modern society !!! all they do is scare animals and cause havoc !! with no benefit to anyone

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2856

This is cruel and dangerous. Please have consideration for all the animals who suffer from this . Many animals get killed or hurt. It's also dangerous for children

(Hartebeespoort, 2020-01-04)

#2858

There seem to be no regulations around the use of fireworks. A house was burnt down in our area due to unrestrained fireworks. The damage to the environment is substantial plus the trauma felt by animals should be of utmost importance.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2860

I'm signing because of the cruelty involved by numerous inexperienced individuals, especially those in Gauteng.

(Linden Extension, 2020-01-04)

#2862

Fireworks are a mere indulgence and are EXTREMELY distressing to many animals.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2863

So many people, animals and birds are badly affected by this senseless selfish waste of money, all for a few minutes of supposed pleasure but hours of trauma and sometimes the cause of death for other innocent victims.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2864

Enough is Enough

(Randpark Ridge, 2020-01-04)

#2866

We have enough social problems, this one costs NOTHING to end.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2868

The noise is cruel to all animals.

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2869

I HATE what they do to animals.

(Johannesbug, 2020-01-04)

#2873

I think fireworks are unnecessary and a waste of money. They are harmful to animals and the environment

(Milton Keynes, 2020-01-04)

#2874

I cannot stand the cruelty to all domestic and wildlife

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2875

I have terrified ,distressed dogs when people shoot fireworks

(Germiston, 2020-01-04)

#2876

I lost an animal due to loud noises!

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2877

Fireworks cause extensive harm!

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2881

I hate the trauma and damage to animals and birds both domestic and wild that is caused by the use of fireworks. They are dangerous to all including humans.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2882

The majority of people wanted fireworks banned.They disturb the peace, harm animals, people and especially the elderly. There are many other options available for light displays. People do not adhere to the city bylaws about fireworks.

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2883

We need to ban Fireworks in South africa our wildlife is endangered

(Walkerville Midvaal, 2020-01-04)

#2884

The terror, pain and suffering caused are not worth a few moments of pretty lights - nor is the damage to our already stressed environment.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2885

There is no need for fireworks ever. The death and distress they cause to animals is not worth a moment of happiness from the explosions.

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2886

I believe it’s my duty as custodian of those without voices

(Randburg, 2020-01-04)

#2888

Because pets dont have a voice

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2889

Fireworks cause untold distress and harm to both domestic and wild animals

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2897

I also have animals and i see what the fireworks do to them

(Vryheid kzn, 2020-01-04)

#2898

The horrific trauma caused to animals by these diabolical firecrackers is indescribably cruel - these fireworks should be wiped off the face of the earth and those who sell and use them should face the harshest punishment

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2902

Fireworks are unnecessary & they cause,such disruption on so many levels. God created the stars & the moon - we don't need colourful or noisy e explosions!! Fireworks must not be allowed in any country. Ever

(Midrand, 2020-01-04)

#2905

Stress towards animals

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-04)

#2906

I cannot stand by and watch the trauma and stress to my animals and those of all pet owners,some animals of whom have suffered unimaginable injury and pain due to firecrackers

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2907

Fireworks should be banned, period! They are a noise pollution, a fire hazard and bad for the environment.

They interfere with birds flight paths, scare all animals, autistic & Down syndrome children don’t know what is happening & that also scares them.

Why must someone’s 5 minutes of pleasure becomes some one else’s 3 hours of hell.

(Durbsn, 2020-01-04)

#2911

I hate the terror caused to pets and it is also very disturbing to see the number or dead birds left in the wake of people's celebrations

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-04)

#2913

I hate to see the trauma of all the animals when fireworks are set off. My dog goes into a state as well.

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2922

The use of fireworks is both unnecessary and selfish when you consider the impact they have on our environment and animals, both wild and domestic.

(Winterton, 2020-01-04)

#2923

I hate fire works and so do my pets!

(Mtubatuba, 2020-01-04)

#2924

I have pets and can't stand to see them in pain and fear when the fireworks go off. Also to see how many animals are run over on roads because they are trying to flee from the fireworks noise

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2925

I cannot stand to see the pain of animals being lost over this period when idiots let of fire crackers. I just saw posts about a poor horse and dog that had heart attacks from the noise. And a poor dog impailed on a fence, presumably to get away from the noise. Brings tears to my eyes and hatred for those who let of fire crackers, cos some peoples sick fun, leads to other peoples suffering with their loss of their fur babies

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-04)

#2926

I am signing this petition so that we can stop our pets getting traumatized hurt and killed just so that. A few people can have the thrill of letting off fireworks how selfish can you be?

(Durban, 2020-01-04)

#2927

I wish to stop cruelty to animals

(Midrand, 2020-01-04)

#2929

To blow up thousands and many people dont have food... how simple can they be. The stress on our pets are not worth is, please ban.

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-04)

#2930

Fireworks need to be banned completely. Animals suffer unnecessarily because of selfish people.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-04)

#2932

Fireworks terrorize our animals. I have had dogs die in my arms from a heart attack because of fireworks. It is cruel and needs to stop!

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-05)

#2933

I'm signing because I am fully in support of a TOTAL BAN of possessing or setting off any form of fireworks - this to be supported by by-laws and national legislation that are STRICTLY ENFORCED. Local Government can, instead of funding annual Xmas street carnivals and December music festivals, present a laser show to celebrate Xmas and New Year

(Uitenhage, 2020-01-05)

#2935

The lives and well being of animals matter!!

(Cape Town, 2020-01-05)

#2936

Stop fire works. Save animals, PENSIONERS, autismkids and wild life.

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-05)

#2937

I love animals and it breaks my heart when they suffer because of something that can be avoided

(Pretoria, 2020-01-05)

#2938

Fireworks are barbaric torture

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-05)

#2943

I hate to see animals suffer .

(Pretoria, 2020-01-05)

#2945

I have animals, I have to cope with them when the fireworks start. I see on Face Book and news the havoc these fireworks cause, not to mention the cruelty that some humans show towards animals with shoving crackers into their mouths etc!! Stop now!

(Cape Town, 2020-01-05)

#2953

Jy word gevonnis en tronk toe gestuur vir moord, maar mense word toegelaat om klappers te skiet?! CRACKERS KILL!!!

(Rustenburg, 2020-01-05)

#2954

My animals and their safety are more important than fireworks.

(Pretoria, 2020-01-05)

#2955

People hurt animals
with fireworks and it makes them scared which cause them to run away and get lost.

(Zastron, 2020-01-05)

#2956

It's the year 2020! We are not Neanderthals!

(Witbank, 2020-01-05)

#2957

So many animals are suffering due to fireworks. And it's a waste of money.

(Ermelo, 2020-01-05)

#2958

Fireworks harm pets and wild birds and bats side every time there is firework use. Humans need to consider other members of our planet.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-05)

#2961

I have dogs. Especially one of them has a very reaction. Trying to get around putting her down. Really bad.

(Germiston, 2020-01-06)

#2962

For my love and caring about dogs and animals

(Pretoria, 2020-01-06)

#2963

I hate that the animals are so terrified by something they dont understand that they hurt themselves trying to get away

(Randburg, 2020-01-06)

#2966

C Barry

(flora gardens, 2020-01-06)

#2967

My doggies are suffering

(Gauteng, 2020-01-06)

#2969

I AM AN ANIMAL LOVER. SPEND THE MONEY ON THE SPCA'S IN SOUTH AFRICA

(RUSTENBURG, 2020-01-06)

#2972

Totally unnecessary and it scares all animals and a lot of injuries are caused by this.

(Gauteng, 2020-01-06)

#2975

5 dogs

(Vanderbijlpark, 2020-01-06)

#2979

All fireworks should be banned! Totally unnecessary and so very distructive. People need to change their habits!

(Gauteng, 2020-01-06)

#2981

Ban fireworks for the sake of the animals and fires it can start

(Cape Town, 2020-01-06)

#2985

It affects animals adversely. My dog had hot ears, was panting, running and barking uncontrolably and was terrified. Fireworks are also dangerous, as my neighbours in our complex were letting off crackers and the sparks were too close and could have been a fire hazard. A house on the west rand was badly damaged due to stray fireworks. I support a total ban on fireworks.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-06)

#2987

Fireworks kill and injure many animals and are a nuisance to most people. Children and old people.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-06)

#2990

#BanFireworksEntirely

(Cape Town, 2020-01-06)

#2991

In these modern times we can do laser light shows and cause zero distress and pollution!

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-06)

#2994

Fireworks are bad for the domestic and wikd animals and fir houses with wood or thatched roofs.

(Gauteng, 2020-01-06)

#2995

Fireworks are a danger and torture for animals

(london, 2020-01-06)

#2996

Why must we have something in our Country that originated from a foolish person, Guy Fawkes, from the UK
It is dangerous and many of our beloved animals are harmed and run away. It should be banned in our Country.

(Port Elizabeth, 2020-01-06)

#2997

Its barbaric that animals both domestic and wild are traumatized for a few moments of unnecessary noise created at huge expense. There are fabulous alternatives in this day and age.... look at Plett as one example

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-06)

#3000

Diere en oumense

(Rustenburg noord wes, 2020-01-07)