10/30/2026
🎃 NO TRICKS, JUST SAFE PUPS! Spooky Season is here! 👻🐾
With Halloween tomorrow, our neighborhoods will be busy with trick-or-treaters, fun costumes, and lots of doorbell ringing! While it’s a fun night for us, all the extra excitement can sometimes be a little overwhelming (or tempting) for our furry friends.
Before the festivities kick off, here are three quick reminders to keep your pups safe and happy this weekend:
🍫 Keep the candy bowl far out of reach: Halloween treats (especially chocolate, raisins, and sugar-free candies containing xylitol) are highly toxic to dogs. Keep the candy bowls up high on a counter or in a closed pantry, and make sure kiddos know not to share their haul with the family pet!
🚪 Create a cozy, quiet retreat: With the front door opening and closing and people in costume coming by, some dogs can get startled or anxious. Set them up in a secure, quiet room with their favorite bed, some soft background music, and a tasty chew or stuffed toy to keep them distracted and relaxed.
🏷️ Check those collars and microchips: All that back-and-forth at the front door means more chances for a quick slip-out. Make sure your dog is wearing a collar with updated ID tags, and take a quick moment to verify your microchip contact information is current just in case!
From all of us (and all the adoptable tail-wagers!) here at the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe, we hope you and your pets have a safe, happy, and spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🧡