Introducing the Pawprint Petition 

There are a few days every year where pets are far from happy, through no fault of their own. During events like Guy Fawkes, fireworks is a major cause of stress, trauma and injury to many pets. 

The Pawprint Petition is a chance for all pet and animal lovers to sign a petition to ban the public sale of fireworks. Your pet can even have their say too, by signing with their pawprint! 

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*Research conducted by Sapien in August 2024.

 How it works: 

Petition in more detail

Petition: The Pawprint Petition: Ban Public Fireworks Sales to protect the Animals of NZ. 

Request: That the House of Representatives ban the sale of fireworks to the New Zealand public. 

Reason: Fireworks sold to the public cause widespread terror and harm to pets and animals. Loud explosions can trigger extreme stress in animals, and result in injuries, lost animals, and even fatalities. The harm to animals caused by fireworks is not always limited to Guy Fawkes night due to the stockpiling and erratic use of fireworks. We argue that banning the public sale of fireworks is crucial to protect animals from fear, distress and harm.