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The local council has officially moved to ban fireworks in our area following the concerns we raised together. It is a relief to see our shared goal become reality, though we must remain mindful of the enforcement of this change. Thank you for choosing to prioritize the safety and peace …

December 12, 2016

Fireworks Must Fall Upington

Fireworks Must Fall Upington

🏆 Won — 144 supporters Verified

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Started by Rhona Erasmus 9 years, 11 months ago

Soos ons almal weet, is vuurwerke baie mooi, maar is dit werklik die pyn, leiding en hartseer werd?

As we all know, fireworks are very beautiful, but is it worth the pain and suffering?

Kom ons as gemeenskap staan saam om die vuurwerke vir goed te verban.

Let us as a community stand united to ban fireworks once and for all.

Share ook asseblief die petisie.

Please share the petition.

Updates

December 5, 2016

The stories shared by neighbors about the distress fireworks cause their pets and families are deeply moving. These experiences reveal a shared desire for a quieter and safer environment in our town.

December 5, 2016

Seeing this conversation grow across our community is a testament to how many of us prioritize the well-being of our animals over brief displays. This momentum confirms that our collective concern carries real weight and that we are ready to rethink these traditions.

Reached 100 supporters

December 5, 2016

75 Comments

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Deb Duis
9 years ago Featured

People are too childish and selfish to behave responsibly anymore. This puts pressure on fire and medical services due to an increase in irresponsible behavior; and people have lost valuable livestock. Not only Nov. 5th, but throughout the year, fireworks are let off at random times which are not only annoying, but scare people's pets. Have public displays, but ban private fireworks.

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kathryn whitehead
9 years ago Featured

Every year I have to pay to take my dogs out if area as they are so terrified to the point of fitting. We have 5 planned events in a 5 mile radius plus the idiots it's absolutely ridiculous no control whatsoever.

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Wilma Botha van Zyl
9 years ago Featured

Die skuldiges versorg nie die verlore en beseerde diere nie. Kinders word ook deur vuurwerke beseer. Verban die vuurwerke asb.

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Veronica
9 years ago Featured

Please ban fireworks gor the sake of our animal children, they hear it deferent than we do . It. Sound like boms and war to them!

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Heather DW
9 years ago Featured

I have nothing against a good quality display......What is irritating is the bangs which cause distress to animals and others when they are randomly set off when the general public are allowed to buy them in small quantities. There is no need for them to make loud bangs either. Quiet Pretty firework displays are a joy to watch

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Melanie Carpenter
9 years ago Featured

As a vet nurse with a husband whos a cop. We both feel very strongly about this. Not only is it cruel to animals, we cant sleep for weeks due to the idiots letting them off

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Annette Barsby
7 years ago

Fireworks cause many problems for animals and you never know when they are about to go off

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Anne
8 years ago

STOP THE FIREWORKS IMMEDIATELY!!