New Year's Eve - Animal welfare officer appeals: Do without fireworks
State animal welfare officer Katharina Erdmann is appealing to people in Schleswig-Holstein to avoid fireworks wherever possible. "Even though fireworks are beautiful to look at, many people forget that they cause suffering for animals and harm the environment," Erdmann said on Friday.
Noise and flashes of light cause many animals to panic. Pets such as dogs and cats often only dared to come out of their hiding places after hours. The consequences could be even more serious for wild animals such as deer, birds or hares: "They often flee from the supposed danger from their traditional territories, sometimes even injuring themselves in the process," said Erdmann. But animals kept in enclosures, runs or stables are also often frightened and panicked.
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Animals in enclosed spaces, like those in runs or stables, can also be deeply affected by the noise and light from fireworks, causing them to panic and distress. Despite the appeal from Schleswig-Holstein's animal welfare officer Katharina Erdmann to minimize fireworks to protect animals and the environment, some individuals might still choose to use fireworks, unwittingly contributing to harm in the 'needs' of these creatures.
Source: www.stern.de
