144 Nights of Fireworks Are Terrorizing Companion Animals and Wildlife in Niagara Falls, Ontario

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For the second year in a row, Niagara Falls Tourism’s fireworks series will total 144 consecutive scheduled nights of blasts over the falls. The series kicked off on May 19 and is slated to continue every night through October 9. Despite calls from PETA and nearly 60,000 of our supporters to cancel the series and an ad campaign to raise public awareness of the detrimental effects of fireworks, tourism officials clearly have no plans to end the nightly displays.

A natural wonder like Niagara Falls doesn’t need fireworks to draw in tourists. The explosions can trigger panic and stress in wildlife, companion animals, and those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and produce plumes of smoke laden with particles that are harmful to the respiratory systems of humans and other animals.

Please urge Canada’s Niagara Falls Tourism to drop this traumatizing bombardment and switch to a cutting-edge, visually dazzling laser or drone show, which would allow everyone to experience a quieter, cleaner, and less stressful summer.

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Janice

Thomson

Niagara Falls Tourism

Message to {contact_data~firstName} {contact_data~lastName}:

I was shocked to learn of Niagara Falls Tourism’s plan to launch fireworks again this year from May through October 9, for a total of 144 consecutive nights. Not only is this terrible for the environment, it also fails to take into consideration noise-sensitive residents, including people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), companion animals, and wildlife, who are being repeatedly traumatized by the nightly blasts. Please cancel fireworks displays permanently and use alternatives such as drones and lasers instead, which are quiet and produce virtually no air pollution.

It’s well documented that explosions from fireworks terrify wildlife and trigger stress, disorientation, and anxiety in them. Dogs and cats often panic and try to flee, or they become lost or are hit by cars during fireworks displays. Some animals even die outright from the fright or strangle themselves on their chains while trying desperately to escape the frightening noise. Veterans and others suffering from PTSD can be deeply disturbed by the noise of the explosives and the smell of gunpowder.

No one deserves to be traumatized by fireworks for even one night, much less 144 of them, when the waterfalls’ natural tranquility, majestic size, and geologic history provide plenty to inspire awe and draw tourists to the area. By switching to drones or laser light shows, Niagara Falls can still offer an additional attraction that’s safe and respectful of all residents.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,
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