Romans Mom
10-25-2004, 03:42 PM
Here's some saftey tips. Add any others you know of or read about too. :wave: barb
Pet advocates provide tips for pet safety on Halloween
By The Times-Standard
Monday, October 25, 2004 -
The repetitive ringing of doorbells, knocking on doors and shouting of children dressed in all kinds of costumes are expected on Halloween. But for pets this holiday can be a frightening and stressful experience.
The Humane Society and the Animal Shelter have released tips for pet owners to make sure the holiday isn't spent searching the neighborhood for their pet.
* Keep pets in a separate room during the peak trick-or-treat hours.
* When opening the door, make sure your pet doesn't dart outside.
* Don't keep lit Jack-o'-lanterns where pets can knock them over.
* Don't keep pets outside, even in a fenced yard. Some Halloween pranksters like to tease, hurt, steal or even kill pets.
* Try to keep cats -- especially black ones -- inside for a few days before and after the holiday.
* Only dress up your pet if they like it. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe.
* Make sure your pets are wearing identification of some kind.
* Don't feed your pet candy, especially chocolate. Chocolate is toxic to animals.
If your pet becomes lost, the Animal Shelter asks that you contact it immediately.
Pet advocates provide tips for pet safety on Halloween
By The Times-Standard
Monday, October 25, 2004 -
The repetitive ringing of doorbells, knocking on doors and shouting of children dressed in all kinds of costumes are expected on Halloween. But for pets this holiday can be a frightening and stressful experience.
The Humane Society and the Animal Shelter have released tips for pet owners to make sure the holiday isn't spent searching the neighborhood for their pet.
* Keep pets in a separate room during the peak trick-or-treat hours.
* When opening the door, make sure your pet doesn't dart outside.
* Don't keep lit Jack-o'-lanterns where pets can knock them over.
* Don't keep pets outside, even in a fenced yard. Some Halloween pranksters like to tease, hurt, steal or even kill pets.
* Try to keep cats -- especially black ones -- inside for a few days before and after the holiday.
* Only dress up your pet if they like it. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe.
* Make sure your pets are wearing identification of some kind.
* Don't feed your pet candy, especially chocolate. Chocolate is toxic to animals.
If your pet becomes lost, the Animal Shelter asks that you contact it immediately.