“We support calls from animal welfare charities to ban the sale of fireworks to the public, with only light displays being permitted at organised events. This would help avoid devastating consequences for animals like Roxie while ensuring that people can still enjoy traditional celebrations.”

The press release also highlighted that a public petition calling for stricter fireworks regulations had garnered over a million signatures and was delivered to the UK government last week.

Roxie and her mother are not the only animals to have died as a result of fireworks. Numerous incidents have been reported, including pet dogs dying after being startled by fireworks and, in 2021, hundreds of birds perishing following a New Year’s Eve display in Rome. Additionally, many dogs go missing on holidays like the Fourth of July due to panic and fleeing in fear.

Although it’s too late to save poor Roxie, we can only hope that steps will be taken to prevent more animals from experiencing firework-related deaths.

What a heartbreaking tragedy — rest in peace to sweet red panda cub Roxie. It’s evident that action is necessary to restrict fireworks and safeguard animals’ lives.

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