Susan Paterson from Wombi (South Yorkshire) urged dog owners to exercise caution and demanded to ban fireworks after her 18-week-old Terrier Molly died «from fear».
«Because of the huge number of loud fireworks around Wombwell and lower Darfield last night, we lost a small Terrier. He had a heart attack. — written by a woman who still had another dog, in a Facebook post — Please think about [how to] animals. Molly was only 18 weeks. She literally got scared to death.»
«Molly is no longer with us but her memory will live forever in our hearts. We’re still trying to comprehend what happened and was horrified to wait for the next fireworks».
Paterson also asked followers to join the petition demanding to ban the sale of fireworks, which «every year more and more people suffer, animals and the environment». One such campaign has already collected more than 180 thousand signatures — and, therefore, will go to Parliament.
Facebook. Molly was only 18 weeks
According to the representative of the organization Dogs Trust, hearing dogs four times more sensitive than humans — and the fireworks are for them a source of great stress due to sudden, loud sounds and bright flashes. The best way to protect their Pets, he said, is to try to advance to reassure and build «shelters» where animals can hide during the fireworks.
«We are asking anyone who decides to start the fireworks as should think about the welfare of our four-legged friends and other residents of the area».
