Fireworks for fun or fear

Firework night approaches and already those that feel the need are having their fun.

As the co-owner of four dogs, two of which have very definite fear of fireworks this time of year is particularly concerning.

There are a number of silent or quieter fireworks now available on the market and it is a shame they are not more popular.

Fireworks are a wonderful spectacle and great fun for kids so no one should want to see this end, but surely some responsibility could be applied.

Why can the sale of fireworks to the public not be limited to a few days, or even one day? Why are very loud fireworks even sold to members of the public at all? And why do so many ordinary folk want to do it themselves when the best displays are those organised by groups (and can usually be seen free of charge from a decent vantage point!).

I am glad that one of the local dog rescues has abandoned their fireworks night. What strange paradox that would have been, an organisation with the best interests of dogs at heart, partaking in an event that would put the fear of god (if dogs have one!) in to so many of them.