01/12/2025
🐾❤️ HOLIDAY PET SAFETY | A MESSAGE FROM BCI SECURITY & BCI K9 ACADEMY ❤️🐾
As the holiday season arrives, many families pack their bags and head off to rest, explore, and enjoy a well-deserved break.
But while you’re planning your trip, don’t forget the ones who can’t pack a suitcase…
Your furry kids.
Whether your pets are staying at home, going to a boarding facility, or being cared for by a petsitter their safety and comfort should always come first.
Here are a few important reminders before you travel:
🏠 1. If Your Pets Stay at Home
Some animals feel safest in their own environment.
If you choose to keep them at home:
✔ Arrange a responsible petsitter
Someone who will visit regularly, spend time with them, and understands their routine.
✔ Ensure food & water are easily accessible
Check bowls, feeders, and water fountains to make sure everything is working properly.
✔ Keep gates, doors, and fences secure
A frightened or lonely pet can easily slip out if something is left open.
✔ Leave clear instructions
Feeding times, medication, behaviour notes, emergency contacts everything helps.
🐾 2. If You Choose a Pet Boarding Facility
Your furry kids deserve comfort, kindness, and proper care.
✔ Visit the facility before booking
Check cleanliness, security, sleeping areas, staff attitude, and daily routines.
✔ Make sure they are registered and reputable
Your pet should be safe, monitored, and treated with respect.
✔ Ensure vaccinations are up to date
Most professional facilities will require proof this protects all animals.
✔ Pack something familiar
A blanket, a toy, or your scent can help calm anxiety.
🧑🦺 3. Pet Sitter Safety For You AND Your Pets
Many incidents happen because people allow unknown or unvetted individuals into their home.
✔ Vet your petsitter properly
Do not hand keys to someone you don’t trust.
Check references, ask for identification, and confirm experience with animals.
✔ Have a written agreement
Even a simple one. Responsibilities must be clear.
✔ Do not advertise publicly that your home is unattended
Only give details to the sitter privately and securely.
✔ Check in regularly
Ask for updates, photos, or quick videos to ensure your pets are safe and happy.
💛 Remember:
Your pets don’t understand holidays…
They only understand love, safety, and your return.
So give them peace of mind while you’re away.
Choose responsibly, plan ahead, and make sure the people caring for them are trustworthy.
From BCI SECURITY & BCI K9 ACADEMY
We care for the safety of your families, your homes, and your animals.
Wishing all our clients a happy, responsible, and pet-safe holiday season.