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Stargleamer

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54. your kids may have loved it. Our dogs always hated it.

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 03:07 PM

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But the harm of fireworks goes far beyond the distress it causes our pets:

https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-devastating-effects-of-fireworks-on-pets-and-wildlife/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/202507/why-fireworks-can-be-bad-for-our-brains

https://www.psychiatryredefined.org/the-unseen-battle-how-fourth-of-july-fireworks-can-trigger-ptsd-the-promising-role-of-nac/

You apparently live in a rural area. Look at how fireworks affect ponies, who were even sedated in anticipation of fireworks:

Rehomed Redwings ponies Dennis and Merry live with Redwings student vet nurse Kristi. Over the weekend a nearby fireworks display them both huge stress, and Dennis has required box rest for lameness as a result of his frantic running ðŸ’”

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192?filters=418
— Redwings Horse Sanctuary (@redwingsuk.bsky.social) 2025-11-12T02:30:12-08:00

If, after looking at this, you reply I don't give a shit about animals, at least we'll know where you stand.

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