10/30/2026
🎃 HALLOWEEN DO’S & DON’TS: PET SAFETY EDITION! 🐾
A little prevention goes a long way in keeping Halloween fun for everyone — including our furry friends!
🟢 DO:
• Keep pets indoors and away from the front door during trick-or-treating.
• Make sure your pet has proper identification and updated microchip information.
• Choose comfortable, pet-safe costumes that don’t restrict movement, breathing, or vision.
• Keep glow sticks, decorations, and electrical cords out of reach.
• Have a quiet, safe space available for pets who get overwhelmed by the festivities.
🔴 DON’T:
• Don’t share Halloween candy! Chocolate, xylitol (found in some sugar-free treats), and raisins can be dangerous.
• Don’t leave candles or lit pumpkins where curious noses and tails can reach them.
• Don’t let pets roam outside unattended — increased foot traffic can be frightening.
• Don’t force your pet to wear a costume if they’re uncomfortable.
• Don’t assume your pet won’t slip out the door when trick-or-treaters arrive!
VETERINARY TIP: If your pet gets into Halloween candy, decorations, or anything potentially toxic, contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center right away. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear!
From the entire crew here at Good Shepherd:
have a safe, happy, and not-so-spooky Halloween! 🧡🎃
