15/07/2021
Be sure you have a plan for your whole family...including the pet faction! 💜
July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day. Launched in 2009 by the American Kennel Club and ADT, National Pet Fire Safety Day is all about educating pet owners on how to make sure their pets are safe should a fire ever break out.
Every year, approximately 500,000 pets are affected by house fires. But there are some safety measures you can take to prevent becoming a statistic. And these safety measures will protect everyone in your household, including your pets.
A few tips:
1. Pet Proof your Home. Look around for areas where your pets may chew on a loose wire, have access to a lit flame or candle, loose stove k***s, and other hazards
2. Secure young pets and keep them in an area near a door. Firefighters are trained to look near doors and windows for victims. Since pets can't get there on their own, if they are crated or caged, keep them in those areas.
3. Get a Pet Alert Window Cling and keep it updated. Firefighters are familiar with these clings and will know you have pets inside.
4. Practice your escape plan with your pets and have leashes, collars, and carriers accessible on those routes. A home escape plan is the number one most important thing besides smoke detectors that you can have. Practice it often with your family and include your pets.
5. Have smoke detectors on every level of the home, including at least two carbon monoxide detectors. If you can, contract with an alarm company that does 24/7 monitoring so you never have to worry if you aren't home.
For more tips and information, check out the link below. This is a topic nobody ever wants to have to think about, but being prepared could save you and your pets lives one day.
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/july-15-declared-national-pet-fire-safety-day-to-help-protect-pets-fro/