National Pet Safety Day

7/13/2022 (Permalink)

Established in 2009 by The American Kennel Club in association with ADT security Services. National Pet Safety Day was invented to educate pet owners on how to prevent fires and prepare for unexpected emergencies. An emergency can happen at any moment, and you may never be able to fully prevent such events. However, you can prepare yourself and pets for when emergencies do take place. Here is a list of tips that will help your furry friends when a fire takes place.

• Fire alert window clings help firefighters identify the room your pets are located and identify the number of pets in the home. Add one to the window of the room you keep your pets when you are away. Keep it updated with the number of pets residing with you and your current phone number. Last year SERVPRO teamed up with local fire departments animal hospitals to provide sticker for our local communities.
• Make sure to pet-proof your home. Ensure there are no areas where pets can start fires accidentally. This includes removing stove knobs, loose wires, replacing open flame candles with flameless candles, and extinguishing open flames such as fireplaces and other potential hazards in your home. Never leave a pet unattended with a lit candle or fireplace.
• Establish an emergency evacuation plan. Store leashes and collars near the entrance of your home. When away, have your pets in the main living area for easy rescue. Instead of leaving you pets at home unattended contact your veterinarian for a list of preferred boarding kennels and facilities. Also, ask your local animal shelter if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets. Identify hotels and motels that accept pets and ask friends and relatives in your area if they would be willing to take your pet in case of an emergency.