10/28/2026
🎃 A LITTLE PREP. FEWER FRIGHTS. HAPPIER PETS. 🐾
Costumes, candy, and strangers at the door—Halloween can be a lot for pets! Help them have a safer, calmer night:
🍬 Keep candy out of paw’s reach.
Secure candy, bags, and wrappers. Chocolate and xylitol can be toxic to dogs. If your pet gets into candy, call a veterinarian promptly and keep the packaging.
🕯️ Watch those candles—and cat tails!
Curious noses and swishing tails don’t mix with flames. Choose flameless candles and keep batteries out of reach.
🏷️ Check their ID.
Make sure tags are readable and microchip registration includes your current contact information.
🚪 Have a front-door plan.
Secure pets away from the entrance BEFORE opening it. Even a homebody may bolt when startled!
🛏️ Create a quiet retreat.
Prepare a room with water, familiar bedding, toys, and a litter box for cats. Close the door and let everyone know it’s a “do not disturb” zone.
🐕 Walk them early.
Head out before dark and trick-or-treat traffic so your dog can sniff, exercise, and take a potty break before settling in.
From all of us at the big red barn: keep the spooky stuff pretend and the tail wags real. 🧡🏡
