A dog welfare charity has expressed disappointment over the lack of a Firework Control Zone around its Glasgow rehoming centre.

Dogs Trust applied to Glasgow City Council in June, requesting restrictions on private firework use in the area to protect dogs from the anxiety and distress caused by fireworks.

The Trust said the rehoming centre, in Broomhouse, has been repeatedly targeted by anti-social behaviour, with fireworks deliberately aimed above the kennels.

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The application was rejected last month after a public consultation and consideration by a panel consisting of the council, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Dogs Trust has appealed the decision, arguing the impact of unpredictable fireworks on animals is sufficient grounds for establishing a zone, according to Scottish Government guidance.

However, the council has confirmed that there is not enough time to review and implement a zone by Bonfire Night 2024.

Laura Foster, associate director of rehoming at Dogs Trust, said: "Fireworks season is a really difficult time for dogs in our care, with many of them traumatised by the noise from fireworks.

"Our Glasgow rehoming centre is particularly affected as it is located in a residential area, where private displays are frequent and unpredictable.

"Sadly, our centre has also had problems with the anti-social use of fireworks where people have deliberately set off fireworks next to the centre, purposefully aiming them to explode above the dogs’ kennels.

"This sort of behaviour is completely unacceptable and causes our dogs a great deal of distress.

“We urge Glasgow City Council to review our appeal as soon as possible, and hope that those reviewing our application will seek advice and guidance from animal welfare professionals to ensure that the impact of fireworks on our dogs is considered before making a final decision.”

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A spokesperson for the council said: “Applications for firework control zones were considered by the multi-agency panel.

“Decisions were based on data held by the council, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue about complaints about antisocial behaviour involving fireworks in previous years.

“Where applications were rejected, applicants had a right of appeal.

“We would remind residents that they can feed into the ongoing consultation into the possible creation of a citywide Firework Control Zone next year.

“We are working with our partners in the emergency services to address the community safety concerns that arise around Bonfire Night.”

Research by the charity's National Dog Survey indicates that fireworks affect up to half of the UK’s pet dogs, with 45 per cent of owners reporting that their dogs aren’t always calm when fireworks are set off.