New Year festivities which left horses traumatised and caused a dog to disappear in panic
January 3 2002, This is Essex, Colchester, Pets traumatised by 2002 fireworks

Lost their beloved dog Barney on New Year's Eve when he ran away, scared by a mighty bang.
January 10 2002, This is Cheshire, Thelwall, Firework noise is bang out of order for pets

It took my youngest cat two hours to pluck up the courage to venture back out from behind the sofa. 
January 18 2002, This is Wiltshire, Swindon, Let's keep fireworks for displays

Such a regular weekend occurrence that vets have been inundated with freaked-out pets.  Brighton
February 28 2002, This is Brighton and Hove,  Vets cure pets' firework phobia

Every year the RSPCA deals with hundreds of firework-related emergency calls.
May 2 2002, This is Lancashire, Fireworks appeal

Is May, a beautiful three-months old filly foal, the first victim of fireworks in 2002?  Ibstock.
August 10 2002, This is Leicestershire, First fireworks victim of 2002

She lost part of her intestine when vicious thugs tied fireworks to her.   Tyldesley
September 2 2002, Manchester Online, Salute for brave Rosie

Aberdeen mum is calling for tighter controls on the sale of fireworks after a pet dog was scared to death.
September 27 2002, This is North Scotland, Fireworks scared pet dog to death

It's a year-round problem where we live and something needs to be done. Leeds
September 30 2002, Leeds Today, Blunkett fireworks challenge

End of October and mid November last year, the RSPCA received 776 reports of firework related incidents
September 30 2002, Leeds Today, Blunkett fireworks challenge

However to pets and wildlife this time can represent a harrowing ordeal.  London
October 2002, Parkvets, Fireworks Please Remember the Animals

Yobs plaguing an estate shoved a firework down a duck's throat. Bilston
October 2 2002, Express and Star, Firework pushed in throat of duck

Dog has been put back to square one in recent weeks by repeated noise from the explosives.  Aberdeen
October 3 2002, This is North Scotland Bonfire Night may be the end

One of my dogs is terrified of the noise, and it can go on all day. Leeds
October 7 2002, Leeds Today, It's like living in a war zone

I take my dog to the woods every day I can't let her off the lead as she is terrified. Leeds
October 7 2002, Leeds Today, It's like living in a war zone

Every night this week my cat has been terrified by the bangs. Leeds
October 7 2002, Leeds Today, It's like living in a war zone

Our dog is a shivering wreck when he hears the bangs.  Leeds
October 7 2002, Leeds Today, It's like living in a war zone

The taunting teenagers made the terrier believe it was a stick they were throwing.
October 11 2002, Manchester Online, Dog is killed by firework thugs

Cruel thugs killed a dog by getting it to play "fetch" with a powerful firework.  Middleton
October 12 2002, Daily Mirror, Dog dies as thugs play fetch with a firework by Paul Byrne

Many horses are terrified by the sight and sound of fireworks. The British Horse Society
October 14 2002, This is Bristol, Fireworks Organisers urged to use Horse Sense

Blue Cross is concerned about the effect of noisy fireworks on pets.
October 15 2002, icNewcastle, Fireworks ban backed

Boom! The first air-bomb of the year explodes outside and it's only mid-September.
October 15 2002, Parkvets, Fireworks, Pets Hate Them!

Many people are understandably worried about their pets reaction to fireworks.
October 2002, Animal Advice Centre, Fireworks and Noise Phobias

Vet Peter Coleshaw believes he can cure animals' fears of fireworks. Macclesfield
October 16 2002, Manchester Online, Big bang 'cure' for scared pets

Two dogs are on tranquillisers thanks to selfish youngsters who have been letting off fireworks. Soham
October 22 2002, The Hunts Post, Firework distress

Protesters armed with placards campaigned for a ban on the sale of fireworks in Inverclyde.
Greenock Telegraph, 22 October 2002, Animal lovers in fireworks protest

The main problems affecting pets are those linked to stress caused by noise. Blue Cross
October 24 2002, This is Wiltshire, A stressful time for pets

We are particularly frightened of what could happen to her with Bonfire Night coming up. Netherton
October 25 2002, Express and Star, Fears for woman's health after dog lost

Every year PDSA hospitals are faced with a range of firework-related injuries.
October 26 2002, This is Hampshire, For your pets' sake, remember, remember the 5th of November

Reckless use of fireworks could ruin her life by scaring her guide dog.  West Cumbria
October 26 2002, The News and Star, Fireworks can wreck a Guide Dog for life

Your pet dog is not so keen on the bangs of the pyrotechnics.  Battersea Dogs Home

October 28 2002, This is Gloucestershire, Think of pets on November 5

Two German Shepherds were badly injured when youths hurled the fireworks. Preston
October 28 2002, Preston Today, Firework thugs attack sick dogs

For horse owners it can be a worrying time. International League for the Protection of Horses

October 29 2002, Local London, Fireworks warning to horseowners

Youths had caught a cat and taken a rabbit and had strapped fireworks to the backs of the terrified animals.
October 30 2002, This is Cheshire, Winsford, Woman's horror as firework gang target pets

One of her animals was injured after being frightened by fireworks. Little Budworth
October 30 2002, This is Cheshire, Horse owner's plea to people to be careful with their fireworks

Many animals are injured by fireworks each year and the noise often scares them. Huddersfield
October 30 2002, icHuddersfield, Spare a thought for pets

A one-year-old Japanese Akita dog was killed in Shirebrook after it was terrified by a firework.
November 2 2002, This is Nottingham,  RSPCA- We back Post's campaign

The RSPCA is backing the Post's call for a fireworks ban.
November 2 2002, Evening Post,   RSPCA- We back Post's campaign

Manchester Evening News campaign to end the annual misery caused by fireworks
November 4 2002, ManchesterOnline, Stay Safe campaign wins backing

In Rochdale a cat suffered severe burns when it was hit by a lighted firework.
November 4 2002, ManchesterOnline, Stay Safe campaign wins backing

The harm fireworks can cause to livestock is not always so well documented. RSPCA
November 5 2002, icWales, Farmers warning over fireworks

A man was attacked by his own dog after it was startled by children letting off fireworks. Willenhall
November 5 2002, icCoventry, Firework scares dog into attacking

A kitten is recovering after a firework was taped to his back and ignited. Everton
November 5, 2002,  BBC News, Firework taped to kitten's back

A stallion being groomed for stardom was killed after being spooked by fireworks.  Pyecombe
November 6 2002, This is Brighton & Hove, Horse killed in firework scare

A massive fireworks display is believed to have frightened a kitten to death.  Wolverhampton
November 6 2002, Express and Star, Cat is 'scared to death' by fireworks

Her guide dog is petrified by the sounds, which now occur regularly due to the increasing use of fireworks.
November 7 2002, Courier co uk, Tunbridge Wells, Fireworks curb call

The RSPCA have said rockets, bangers and the plethora of other items now on sale should be restricted
November 8 2002, This is Somerset, RSPCA campaign against public fireworks use

Angry that people in the area are letting off rockets and bangers at all times.  Abbeymead
November 8 2002, This is Gloucestershire, Firework nearly hit my dog

Their pets were also left trembling. Exeter
November 8 2002, This is Devon,  Blitz flashbacks prompt muffle bid on mega bangers

Super-loud bangs from large fireworks being let off in the street terrified Molly into running away.
November 8 2002, Express and Star, Wednesbury, Fireworks blamed for missing dog

My German Shepherd dog Tikka shakes like a leaf. She just hates it. St Thomas
November 9 2002, This is Devon, Dog-owners' fear at bomb-style bangers

Pet rabbit nearly died after a firework was thrown in her garden, Beacon Heath
November 12 2002, This is Devon,  Firework 'bombs' terror sparks call for shop

The frightened animal had rushed into the road to escape the sound of fireworks. Mansfield
November 14 2002, This is Nottingham, Scare dog is killed by car

A six-and-a-half year old black Labrador, bolted in terror when a large display rocket exploded. Wharfedale
November 14 2002, This is Bradford, Call to cool fireworks after family dog bolts in terror

Had to put her dog Loulou on tranquillisers because of the constant racket of explosions. Chingford
November 14 2002, Local London, Dog owner furious at continuing fireworks

The dog, startled by loud firework explosions nearby, disappeared over a fence. Sheffield
November 14 2002, Leeds Today, Blunkett backs curbs on fireworks

One of his prized cows died during a corporate firework display. Little Budworth
November 15 2002, icCheshireOnline, Valuable cow dies after firework panic

She was frightened by a firework. Leamore
November 15 2002, Express and  Star, Pet suffers brain damage in attack

He has spent five days in vet hospital having intensive care to save his sight. Skipton.
November 15 2002, This is Bradford, Readers Letters

The mare was frightened by the flares and bangs. St Columb
November 18 2002, This is Devon, Fireworks Fright 'Killed' Horse

Mavis, ran off in terror after hearing a firework blast. Countess Wear
November 18 2002, This is Devon, Fireworks Are Blamed For Dog's Death

Dog was injured when a banger exploded in her back garden. Slough
November 20 2002, icBerkshire, Pet dog is hounded by fireworks

There were loads of fireworks being set off and he is terrified of them. Newcastle
November 21 2002, Evening Chronicle, Pet dog jumps from first floor

I have two cats and I am scared of them being injured by the nasty fireworks.  Bradford
November 29 2002, This is Bradford, Letters to the Editor,

Last week a firework hit my friend's dog and it had to be put down because of all the scars all over it's face.
November 29 2002, This is Bradford, Letters to the Editor,

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association appeals to readers to sign our "Regulate Fireworks Now" petition,
December 30 2002, This is Lancashire, Don't forget pets as fireworks are set off