July 15th was National Pet Fire Safety Day, when you are encouraged to think about how you will make sure your pets get out of a house fire alive. How’s your fire safety planning coming?
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Category Archives: Dog Safety
July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day
To help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year, The American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services announce “National Pet Fire Safety Day.” This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provides them with proven prevention measures to ensure their safety.
According to a recent AKC study, 88 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be valued family members so it makes sense to include them in fire prevention plans and rescue alerts should a house fire strike. As part of National Pet Fire Safety Day, AKC and ADT have developed helpful prevention, escape and rescue tips for pet owners. Continue reading July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day
Happy Independence Day!
Thankful today to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
One final reminder to be respectful of others when you celebrate today. From the Twitter feed of Cole and Marmalade and The Forever Dog:
Wishing you the happiest of Independence Days from all of us at doggies.com and breeders.net!
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Good day, and good dog!
4th of July Safety
More dogs run away on Independence Day than on any other day of the year. Check your dog’s chip and tags to make sure the information is up to date.
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Hot Asphalt
For those of you on the west coast of the US and Canada who may not be used to such high temperatures:
Let your dog walk in the grass when possible or buy booties to protect his/her feet. Continue reading Hot Asphalt
Safe Plants
It’s spring and all the stores have plants out, but which ones are safe for households with pets? Check out this handy guide from the ASPCA.
Good to know.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Top Ten Cold Weather Tips
I’m watching The Weather Channel, waiting for the snow to reach us here in Canton, Ohio, and realizing that there is snow deep into the south, where they are not quite as used to it as we are. So, a few cold weather tips for you and your dog:
1. Bring your dog inside if at all possible.
2. If the dog must stay outside, provide straw or blankets and a shelter where s/he can get out of the wind. Continue reading Top Ten Cold Weather Tips
Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice
I know a lot of the US is receiving lots of snow and cold temperatures right now, and chances are that small ponds and lakes are frozen solid. BUT, you never know where the weak spots are. Several ice fishermen were just rescued in Minnesota today and in Wisconsin a few days ago. So, it’s time for my annual reminder to keep your dog away from the water. It’s no joke when they fall through the ice, even if the dog is normally a strong swimmer.
And please, if your dog does fall in, call the professionals to rescue him. You don’t need to fall in, too.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Household Pet Dangers
Saturday Survey – Ooh, Baby It’s Hot Outside
I don’t know about where you are, but here in Northeastern Ohio, it’s been in the 90’s most of the week. Two of my dogs love the heat, and I have to beg them to come inside to cool off. The other refuses to go out at all. How are you managing your dog in the hot weather?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!