ANIMAL welfare bodies in Port Elizabeth are concerned about the scourge of fireworks and have started a project that will investigate ways of curbing the problem.
The illegal sale of fireworks and the random setting off of fireworks in public places has been a problem in the city as dogs have been victims of the explosions.
A young boy had his fingers blown off while playing with fireworks in the northern areas last year.
Animal Welfare Society committee member Heloise Blakey-Milner joined up with animal awareness groups this week in an effort to set out an agenda on combating firework sales and use.
She said the meeting had been a brain-storming session, where they set objectives they could strive towards to ensure the safety and welfare of the Nelson Mandela Bay‘s furry friends.
The group, named The Fireworks Committee, understand that the banning of all fireworks is impossible and have realised that they need creative ways to deal with the problems, including working with stakeholders.
The Fireworks Committee seeks to collaborate their efforts with Nelson Mandela Bay officials and local pyrotechnic technicians.
They hope to work hand-in-hand in the banning of sales and imports to anyone other than qualified permit-holding technicians
Annette Lovemore, Ward 9 DA councillor, said she was fully behind the project although she did not attend the meeting. The committee is arranging to meet again on February 23
The illegal sale of fireworks and the random setting off of fireworks in public places has been a problem in the city as dogs have been victims of the explosions.
A young boy had his fingers blown off while playing with fireworks in the northern areas last year.
Animal Welfare Society committee member Heloise Blakey-Milner joined up with animal awareness groups this week in an effort to set out an agenda on combating firework sales and use.
She said the meeting had been a brain-storming session, where they set objectives they could strive towards to ensure the safety and welfare of the Nelson Mandela Bay‘s furry friends.
The group, named The Fireworks Committee, understand that the banning of all fireworks is impossible and have realised that they need creative ways to deal with the problems, including working with stakeholders.
The Fireworks Committee seeks to collaborate their efforts with Nelson Mandela Bay officials and local pyrotechnic technicians.
They hope to work hand-in-hand in the banning of sales and imports to anyone other than qualified permit-holding technicians
Annette Lovemore, Ward 9 DA councillor, said she was fully behind the project although she did not attend the meeting. The committee is arranging to meet again on February 23