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# Animal charity urges people to think about the welfare of animals before letting off New Year fireworks
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/animal-charity-urges-people-to-think-about-the-welfare-of-animals-before-letting-off-new-year-fireworks/
- Published: 2022-12-27T08:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-12-19T13:15:48.000Z
- Description: An animal charity is urging people to think about the welfare of animals as they welcome in the New Year.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Charity, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

An animal charity is urging people to think about the welfare of animals as they welcome in the New Year.

The RSPCA says that while fireworks are often a part of celebrations, they can have a devastating impact on pets and wildlife.

Owners are being urged to plan ahead to take steps such as sound-proofing to protect their animals, but the charity is also reiterating a call for the Government to review firework regulations.

Shelley Phillips, RSPCA campaigns manager, said:

> “As many of us celebrate the start of 2023, the festivities can also be stressful for many animals – including our pets.  
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> “We’d like to direct those who are worried about their pets to look at our [guidance online](https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/fireworks?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) so they can hopefully undertake some measures to keep their pets safe, and to ease their pets’ fear of loud noises.  
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> “From making sure dogs and cats are indoors when fireworks are likely to be set off, to masking firework noises, and providing pets with a safe place to hide at all times, it’s so important pet owners plan ahead.  
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> “Small animals living outside should be provided with lots of extra bedding to allow for burrowing, whilst parts of their enclosure could be covered with a blanket to provide further sound-proofing and insulation.”  
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> Shelley Phillips, RSPCA

The RSPCA is also urging organisers of events to avoid letting off fireworks near where animals are kept.