Have you ever found your dog or cat sleeping or playing in an appliance or container? Though cats are prone to hiding in enclosed and small places like bins, plastic containers, and washers and dryers, some dogs like it, too! Both pets may seek out hiding places if they are frightened or nervous. We need […]
🐶 This week is Professional Pet Sitters Week! Pet sitters are invaluable, and it’s important to recognize and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our pets. Do you leave your pets with a sitter? If so, you’ll want to make absolutely certain they know the risks of pet suffocation! Educating your […]
🐶 It’s National Walking the Dog Day! Will you be taking your pet out for some fresh air and exercise? It’s good for you and for them! Get dressed, grab your leash, doggie bags, and some water, and enjoy some time outside with your favorite pup or pups. ☀️ Whether it’s just around the neighborhood, […]
❤️ Today is National Love Your Pet Day! An entire day to show your beloved pets how much they mean to you! The top reason people love their pets is because they give them unconditional love. Looking for ways to give some of that love back to your pet pals? Some ideas to make your […]
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day from Prevent Pet Suffocation! Will you be our Valentine? Today is all about love, so make sure that you’re doing all that you can to keep your furry love bugs safe. Will you be spoiling your pets with love and gifts this Valentine’s Day? They always steal our hearts! One in […]
This sweet young cat suffocated in January in a plastic food bin, crushing her owners. He flipped the latch trying to get to the food that was in the container, crawled in, and either it latched on its own or one of the owner’s other cats accidentally hit the latch. The owners didn’t find their […]
🏈 Are you an NFL fan? If so, we’re betting you’ll tune into the NFL Conference Championship football games this weekend! As you’re getting ready for a fun weekend at home, remember to keep the safety of your pets in mind. Here’s what you can do: 🐶 Serve chips and snacks in resealable plastic containers […]
🎧 Our founder, Bonnie Harlan, was recently interviewed on the podcast “All My Children Wear Fur Coats”, hosted by Peggy Hoyt, attorney, author, Animal Advocate, and CEO/Founder of the non-profit, Animal Care Trust U.S.A. Bonnie and Peggy discuss the mission of Prevent Pet Suffocation, how to prevent pet suffocation, and how it affects domestic pets […]
🦌 Did you know our trash is a serious problem for our wildlife? Not only can food bags and containers travel into yards, beaches, forests, and more, putting deer, foxes, squirrels, birds, raccoons, and other wild animals at risk, but wildlife and fish can also get tangled in, caught in, and suffocate in all types […]
🚗 Does your dog love to ride along in the car with you? Many do! Unfortunately, those stray fast food bags, purses, backpacks, grocery bags, and snack bags you might have lying around in your car pose a serious suffocation risk to your pets. And while you’re shopping or out running errands, your pup has […]
