Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

VGNonly

(8,199 posts)
Fri Jul 4, 2025, 11:55 PM Jul 4

Rabbits and fireworks.

Today I found an adult dead rabbit in my yard. It had no wounds or any signs of trauma, no mange or botflies. I don't use any pesticides on my property. I believe that it died of shock from dozens of cherry bombs and other explosives from the redneck neighbors.

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Rabbits and fireworks. (Original Post) VGNonly Jul 4 OP
I hadn't thought of animals, wild or domestic, dying of shock on 4th of July 70sEraVet Jul 5 #1

70sEraVet

(4,684 posts)
1. I hadn't thought of animals, wild or domestic, dying of shock on 4th of July
Sat Jul 5, 2025, 08:21 AM
Jul 5

But I can see how it's possible. Or perhaps the rabbit died of exhaustion, particularly if neighbors from different locations were setting off fireworks -- it kept running trying to evade the threat, and found no safety.
Probably the biggest threat to wildlife from fireworks, is the potential to start forest fires.
I do wish fireworks were banned. There are alternative ways to have light shows.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights»Rabbits and fireworks.