I couldn't agree more, god they make me furious... one night, i can deal with... how are we supposed to prepare when they go on indefinitely?

I have two dogs and a cat. The older dog (Kira) used to be utterly petrified, but now she's nearly 13 and she's going deaf, so it's not so bad (mixed blessings, eh?), but when close neighbours let them off she can still hear them. It's not just normal fear, it's total irrational terror, I think that's what these firework people don't get... they think dogs are just a wee bit frightened, when it's so much more than that.

Even my other dog and wee cat who normally don;t worry too much are upset tonight. And what about wildlife?

I agree with the sentiment about not wanting to be a kill joy, but I'm bl00dy glad it's p1ssing down tonight .