PROJECT: THE TRUTH ABOUT FIREWORKS AND ANIMALS
- Isabel Spies
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
PLEASE SHARE THIS PUBLIC DOCUMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
The annual spectacle of fireworks and crackers is not a celebration for all.
While marketed as harmless fun, the reality is a period of sheer terror, injury, and death for countless
domestic and wild animals. The argument for their "legitimacy" based on tradition or
temporary human enjoyment is morally bankrupt when weighed against the profound and preventable suffering they inflict.
The dangers are severe and widespread. The sudden, explosive noises trigger panic attacks in animals, which have more sensitive hearing. This terror leads to devastating consequences: pets bolt in blind fear, often getting hit by cars or becoming irretrievably lost. Wildlife, such as birds, flee nests in disarray, and animals like hedgehogs suffer cardiac arrest.
The psychological trauma can lead to long-term anxiety, phobias, and behavioural changes in our pets.
Furthermore, the physical hazards from ingestion of spent fireworks, burns from mishandled devices,
and the pollution of ecosystems with toxic heavy metals present a clear and present danger.
This Must Stop. Our Animals Need Your Help.
We call upon every compassionate citizen to recognise this issue for what it is: the sanctioned infliction of suffering.
Support the organisations on the front lines, dealing with the terrified, lost, and injured casualties of these "celebrations."
Please support your local SPCA or the Domestic Animal Welfare Organisations.
South African National SPCA:
Website: https://nspca.co.za/
Phone: 011 907 3590
To find and support your closest local SPCA or reputable animal welfare group (DBV), please visit the NSPCA website for a directory of affiliated societies.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A STRAY OR TERRIFIED ANIMAL:
APPROACH WITH CAUTION:
A scared animal may bite.
Move slowly, speak softly, and avoid direct eye contact.
CHECK FOR IDENTIFICATION:
Look for a collar with a tag.
SECURE THE ANIMAL:
If it is safe to do so, contain the animal in a secure, quiet space (a room, a yard on a lead, or a carrier).
REPORT IMMEDIATELY:
To your local SPCA (find their number via the NSPCA website).
To your local municipality's law enforcement or animal control unit.
To nearby veterinary clinics in case the owner has reported a lost pet.
Use community platforms: Post a clear photo on local neighbourhood Facebook groups or on websites like "Lost and Found Pets South Africa."
PROVIDE BASIC CARE:
Offer water and, if you have appropriate food, a small meal. Keep them away from further noise and stress.
Choosing silent celebrations, advocating for by-law changes, and supporting animal welfare are acts of true community spirit. This festive season, let compassion be louder than any explosion.
Specialised Security Services invites the public to the Mike Bolhuis Daily Projects WhatsApp Channel.
This channel is important in delivering insights into the latest crime trends, awareness, warnings and the exposure of criminals.
How to Join the WhatsApp Channel:
1. Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp on your device.
2. Click on the link below to join the Mike Bolhuis Daily Projects WhatsApp Channel:
3. Follow the prompts to join the channel.
4. Make sure you click on "Follow", then click on the "bell"-icon (🔔)
CONTACT MR MIKE BOLHUIS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES, PROTECTION, OR AN INVESTIGATION IF NEEDED.
ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENTIALITY AND EVERY IDENTITY WILL BE PROTECTED.
Regards,
Mike Bolhuis
Specialist Investigators into
Serious Violent, Serious Economic Crimes & Serious Cybercrimes
PSIRA Reg. 1590364/421949
Mobile: +27 82 447 6116
E-mail: mike@mikebolhuis.co.za
Fax: 086 585 4924
Follow us on Facebook to view our projects -
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: All potential clients need to be aware that owing to the nature of our work as specialist investigators there are people who have been caught on the wrong side of the law - who are trying to discredit me - Mike Bolhuis and my organisation Specialised Security Services - to get themselves off the hook. This retaliation happens on social media and creates doubt about our integrity and ability. Doubt created on social media platforms is both unwarranted and untrue. We strongly recommend that you make up your minds concerning me and our organisation only after considering all the factual information - to the exclusion of hearsay and assumptions. Furthermore, you are welcome to address your concerns directly with me should you still be unsatisfied with your conclusions. While the internet provides a lot of valuable information, it is also a platform that distributes a lot of false information. The distribution of false information, fake news, slander and hate speech constitutes a crime that can be prosecuted by law. Your own research discretion and discernment are imperative when choosing what and what not to believe.
STANDARD RULES APPLY: Upon appointment, we require a formal mandate with detailed instructions. Please take note that should you not make use of our services – you may not under any circumstance use my name or the name of my organisation as a means to achieve whatever end.
POPI ACT 4 of 2013 South Africa: Mike Bolhuis' "Specialised Security Services" falls under Section 6 of the act. Read more here: https://mikebh.link/fntdpv
SSS TASK TEAM:
Copyright © 2015- PRESENT | Mike Bolhuis Specialised Security Services | All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Mike Bolhuis Specialised Security Services
PO Box 15075 Lynn East
Pretoria, Gauteng 0039
South Africa
Add us to your address book
THIS PUBLIC DOCUMENT WAS INTENDED TO BE SHARED, PLEASE DO SO.