Cats are vulnerable to pet suffocation, too! We have lost several felines to chip bags and other food bags, but another danger for cats is getting trapped in containers or enclosed places, which is what happened to this beautiful kitten, Smoky, last fall when she suffocated in a pet litter container. Lindsey Hodge writes, "Our […]
Happy Labor Day Weekend! How will you be celebrating Labor Day this weekend? A barbecue? A cookout? S’mores around the campfire? Swimming? Watching some football? 🏈💥🏊 Hopefully, delicious food, snacks, and beverages are definitely on the menu! Yet, we still need to be vigilant with all snack bags, chip bags, marshmallow bags, hotdog buns […]
Have you ever seen your cat or dog with some type of bag over its head? A chip bag? A cereal bag? A pet food bag? A snack bag? A plastic bag? A grocery bag? Maybe your pet was trying to get the last of the food crumbs or hoping to find other savory snacks. […]
🐶 Do you often have an audience while you dine? If you own a dog, most likely, the answer is yes! It’s hard to resist those puppy dog eyes while we eat. They can look so cute trying to get you to throw them some tidbits. Having your dog beg can not only be very […]
Looking for fun ideas on how to make sure your pup has a fantastic summer? Here are a few things to add to your calendar: ☀️ Treat them to a pup cup at your favorite local ice cream shop ☀️ Head to the beach for an afternoon of swimming and relaxing in the sun ☀️ […]
💔 Many of us have experienced the profound loss of a beloved dog and found ourselves overwhelmed with inconsolable grief that can last weeks and months. According to Frank T. McAndrew, Professor of Psychology at Knox College, research shows the loss of a dog is, in almost every way, often comparable to the loss of […]
🐶🐱 June is National Pet Preparedness Month! Are you including your pets in your family emergency plan? Our rescue dog, Blue, (in photo above) was hit by a car around midnight on New Year’s Eve eleven years ago. He sneaked out the front door when a dinner guest went to his car to get his […]
This is why we remind everyone to cut up and properly dispose of all food bags, including chip bags, snack bags, cereal bags, pet food bags, etc. This cat got very lucky when a Good Samaritan saw him struggling with a chip bag over his head. She writes: “This poor little kitty. Saw "this" as […]
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! With holiday celebrations in full swing this year, Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start to summer! It’s the perfect weekend to celebrate with family, friends, and pets with a pool party, BBQ, backyard games, or watching baseball. No matter how you celebrate, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety […]
“What can I actually do to prevent pet suffocation and help spread the word?” We get asked this a lot! Here are a few easy ideas to start with: 🐶 Share our posts on social media warning your friends and family about the risks of pet suffocation. You can use one of ours here or […]
