A Greater Manchester rescue centre has called for fireworks to be banned after revealing they caused one of their dogs to have a fatal heart attack.
The RSPCA estimates 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks but it can seriously affect some animals who are predisposed to be nervous.
With Bonfire Night approaching, it is a subject that is close to the forefront of many dog owners' minds. Dogs4Rescue, based in Worsley, shared a message to their Twitter account earlier this week, saying: “On Nov 5 2018 fireworks killed our beloved Winston. “The biggest, bravest dog we have ever known, he suffered a heart attack and lost his life.
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