10/28/2026
🍂🐾 WEEK 4: COLD WEATHER & WILDLIFE SAFETY! ❄️🦊
Sweater weather is here… and your pets didn't get the memo! 😂🐶🐱
It's our final week of SNARF's Pet Safety & Prevention Month! As temperatures drop and daylight disappears faster than treats at our house, it's time to prepare our furry friends for fall and winter!
🐾 A FEW TIPS TO KEEP THOSE PAWS SAFE:
🔦 Light Up the Night! Shorter days mean more walks in the dark. Use reflective collars, leashes, and lights to stay visible!
🥶 Brrr… It's Cold! Bring pets indoors when temperatures drop. Puppies, seniors, small breeds, and short-haired pets may need extra protection.
🐱 Check Before You Start! Outdoor cats sometimes seek warmth under vehicles or inside engine compartments. Check around your vehicle, tap the hood, and give any hiding critters a chance to escape before starting your engine.
🦝 Wildlife Is on the Move! Keep dogs leashed, supervise outdoor time, and avoid encounters with skunks, raccoons, coyotes, and other wildlife. Nobody wants a midnight skunk bath! 🦨😂
🏡 Winterize for Your Pets! Provide warm, dry shelter, fresh unfrozen water, and a cozy place to sleep. Check paws after walks for ice and deicing chemicals.
❤️ SNARF SAFETY TIP: If you care for outdoor or community cats, provide an insulated, weatherproof shelter with straw instead of blankets. Straw helps keep them warm and dry!
🎃 And that's a wrap on Pet Safety & Prevention Month!
Remember, a little prevention goes a LONG way toward keeping our furry family members happy, healthy, and out of trouble!
🐾 No tricks—just tips for keeping your pets safe!
📣 PLEASE SHARE! Help us keep pets safe as winter approaches! ❤️