Nearly half (49%) of those with pets say they become frightened or anxious by fireworks or loud noises around Halloween.
Commenting on the research findings, Oisin Byrne, iReach Research Director, says: “With 86% of adults in Ireland supporting stricter enforcement of existing laws against illegal fireworks, there is a clear public appetite for action. Almost half of pet owners say their pets become frightened or anxious around Halloween, highlighting the distress fireworks can cause. These findings reinforce the need for responsible celebrations, with greater consideration for pets, children and others who may find loud noises upsetting.”
- 1 in 4 (25%) of those with pets say they shake, tremble, and hide due to fireworks and loud noises, 19% say they refuse to go outside, and 15% say they bark, howl or make excessive noise.
- More than 1 in 2 (54%) of those with pets who are affected at Halloween say they keep their pets indoors more than usual, 50% say they stay at home with pets rather than go out, and 40% say they close the curtains and windows to reduce noise.
- When thinking about environmental concerns around Halloween celebrations, 50% of adults are worried about fireworks causing pollution and litter.
- 37% of adults are concerned about plastic waste from sweets and treat packaging, 36% of adults are worried about plastic Halloween decorations, and 34% are concerned about disposable or single-use costumes.
- 23% of adults will compost pumpkins rather than throw them away to reduce the environmental impact of Halloween, 21% of adults say they would choose reusable decorations over disposable ones, and 21% would reuse costumes rather than buy new ones.
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iReach Insights provides a range of research and market intelligence services in Ireland and Europe. iReach has built a Consumer Decisions Research Panel of 40,000 members in Ireland, delivering robust research insights. The survey questions were included in the Nationally Representative iReach Consumer Decisions Omnibus run between the 21st and 28th of October and has a 3% Confidence Interval and 95% Confidence Level.
Questions asked of adults nationwide:
Q1. To what extent would you support or oppose stricter enforcement of existing laws against illegal fireworks to protect pets and other animals?
Q2. How, if at all, are your pets affected by fireworks or loud noises around Halloween?
Q3. Which of the following measures, if any, do you take to protect your pets from fireworks during Halloween?
Q4. Which of the following environmental issues, if any, concern you about Halloween celebrations?
Q5. Would you be willing to make any of the following changes to reduce the environmental impact of Halloween?
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