Frequently Asked Questions

Firework Pet Alert is a free, community-driven alert system that connects people who are planning firework displays with nearby pet owners, residents and anyone who would benefit from advance notice. When someone registers a display, neighbours in the surrounding area receive a heads-up so they can prepare.

Yes — completely free, for both display organisers and alert subscribers. There are no hidden charges, premium tiers or paywalls. The service is supported by our responsible retailer programme and donations, helping us keep Firework Pet Alert free to use.

You can register a firework display without creating an account — just provide your email for a one-time verification. If you want to receive ongoing alerts for your area, signing up takes under 60 seconds and lets you manage your preferences from a personal dashboard.

When someone registers a firework display, we use its approximate location to identify nearby subscribers. Email reminders are sent around 72, 24 and 2 hours before the display where possible. Optional push alerts provide a quick link to the dashboard and can help with last-minute displays.

It depends on when the organiser registers their display. Most members receive their first scheduled reminder around 72 hours beforehand, followed by later reminders closer to the event. Your 7-day live dashboard gives you the wider view of known displays nearby, while optional push alerts can help with last-minute updates and quick access back to your alerts. If a display is registered late, you may only receive the nearer reminders. We encourage organisers to register as soon as they know the date.

When an organiser registers a display, they provide its approximate location. We calculate a notification area and alert subscribers who fall within it. The exact display location is never shown publicly.

Each Free subscription is linked to a single postcode. If you have pets at more than one location (for example, a home and a stable yard) you can register with a separate email for each. If multi-location alerts would be useful to you, please reach out and let us know.

A quick registration lets nearby pet owners and residents prepare in advance — closing windows, settling their pets and avoiding unnecessary stress. It shows you’re considerate, builds goodwill in your community, and takes under 60 seconds.

Just the date, approximate start time, location of the display and your email (for a one-time verification). You can optionally add extra details like estimated duration or display size.

No. The exact location provided for the display is never shown publicly. We only use an approximate notification area so nearby residents and pet owners can prepare.

Anyone. Whether you’re a professional display company, a local rugby club, or a family having fireworks for a birthday — a quick heads-up to your neighbours makes all the difference.

Any time fireworks will be set off: Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Eid, weddings, birthday parties, gender reveals, sports celebrations, corporate events — you name it.

Sensitive fields, including email addresses, subscriber postcodes and display locations, are encrypted at rest in the WordPress database using AES-256. We follow UK GDPR principles: data minimisation, purpose limitation and storage limitation. We never sell your personal identity or show exact display locations publicly.

Yes. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any alert email, which removes your data from our system. Registered users can also delete their account from the My Account dashboard.

We use a small number of essential cookies for session management and consent preferences. We avoid using third-party tracking cookies. Full details are available in our Privacy Policy.

Every pet is different, but common steps include:

• Bring pets indoors before the display starts
• Close curtains and play background music or TV to mask sounds
• Create a cosy, quiet space with familiar bedding and toys
• Ensure microchip details are up to date in case a pet escapes
• Stay calm — pets pick up on their owner’s anxiety

No. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, birds, horses, livestock and reptiles can all be affected by fireworks. Firework alerts can also help people with noise sensitivity, PTSD, autism or sensory needs prepare in advance. Our alerts and resources are designed to support animals and people who may be affected.

Visit our Resources page for curated links to the RSPCA, Blue Cross, PDSA, Battersea, World Horse Welfare and other trusted organisations.

Yes. On Android open Chrome, tap Add to Home Screen. On iOS open Safari, tap the share icon, then Add to Home Screen. You’ll get an app-like experience with push notifications.

Email us at [email protected]. We appreciate all feedback.