A Smithills couple have shared their frustration as they have been forced to sedate their "terrified" dogs as fireworks go off for hours at night. Philip Haque, 49, and Stacey Edwards, 45, have lived in the area for three years with their two rescue border collies, Luna and Tedi. Philip said: “In the months leading up to Bonfire Night, almost through til March, fireworks go off every other day.
“They can go on from about 4pm until sometimes 2am, especially on weekends. “Our dogs are extremely scared. “As soon as they hear them going off, they start cowering, trying to find a place to hide.
” Stacey, a canine hydrotherapist, said: “Since the beginning of September, I'm having sleepless nights because my dogs are terrified. “I’ve had to sedate them at 11pm. Philip Haque with Luna and Tedi (Image: Public) “But it doesn’t really work because the fireworks go on for hours.
“They’re unpredictable, I’m not able to get ahead of them. “Two nights ago, I was up until 2.30am trying to calm them down.
“They were too scared to go to the toilet outside. “There is nothing worse than seeing something you love so much being terrorised in their own home. “And there’s no way to make them feel safe.
” Stacey also has a horse, Tico, that she keeps in a stable in Bury. Even near there, fireworks are let off frequently, leaving him terrified. Stacey Edwards with horse, Tico, and their two border collies (Image: Public) She said: “When he hears fireworks, he sta.