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Prevent Pet Suffocation has received many reports from devastated pet owners over the years of pets, primarily cats, getting trapped and suffocating in plastic containers designed to hold pet food and/or pet litter.
Prevent Pet Suffocation teamed up with Center for Pet Safety (CPS) to determine if there are pet food/pet litter containers on the market that reduced or eliminated the possibility of suffocation-related deaths.
Center for Pet Safety, a 501(c)(3) research and consumer advocacy organization dedicated to consumer and companion animal safety, examined five styles of containers marketed for pet food storage (they can also be used to store pet litter). Please click on the link below to read the report summary detailing the containers tested and the container style that was found to significantly reduce the chance of container-related suffocation events.
By bringing more awareness to the pet suffocation risks of these types of containers, we hope to help owners keep their pets safer from suffocation risks they may not be aware of.
CPS PRESS RELEASE: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/792445893/center-for-pet-safety-assesses-pet-food-containers-for-suffocation-risks-in-alliance-with-prevent-pet-suffocation
🐶 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 pet sitters will help ensure that no tragic accidents happen while you’re away from your pets.
🚨 Now is a great time to chat with your pet caretakers to ensure they are aware of the dangers of pet suffocation, so you can relax and know you are leaving your precious pets in good hands.
Share our social media accounts with them, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and our website, so that they can get educated. If they bring food with them, ask them to cut up all chip bags, snack bags, pet food bags, etc. and keep bags, containers, backpacks, and purses safely out of reach of all the pets. Post our latest Pet Suffocation Infographic, found on our website, to your refrigerator or bulletin board as a great safety reminder.
This week, make it a goal to let every pet sitter and pet owner you know about the dangers of pet suffocation.
The more people we share our message with, the more pet lives we can save! ❤️
❤️ Have you seen our Memorial Photos Page on our website?
This page is where we honor the hundreds of pet lives we’ve lost due to pet suffocation. We pay tribute to all of these beautiful faces whose personal stories help spread awareness to prevent pet suffocation.
The Memorial Photos Page has been updated with over 50 pets that we have lost to pet suffocation recently. On the website, hover over each photo to see the pet’s name and click to enlarge photo. You can also use the Search Bar to look for a specific name.
Visit the link below or go to www.preventpetsuffocation.com and click the Memorial Photos Tab. Please send us a message to share your story.🐶💔🐱
www.preventpetsuffocation.com/memorial-photos/
🐶 It was a happy ending for this family and their cute pup, Murphy, after he got his head stuck in a plastic Milk Bone pet treat container. His owners tried for over an hour to remove the container, but were not able to. After realizing the vet’s office was closed, they took Murphy to their local police station, Whitefish Bay Police Department, for help. Happily, Officers Potthast and Streeter were able to remove the container with some strong scissors. Hat’s Off to Whitefish Bay Police Department for their prompt help in saving this sweet pup in the nick of time. 🐶
Murphy’s story is why we urge everyone to keep all food bags and jars and containers safely away from pets. In addition to food bags, all types of containers can pose pet suffocation risks. We urge all pet owners to be vigilant about anything in your home, vehicle, or yard that can be a safety hazard to your pets. Cut up all food bags, crush containers, and keep the lids tightly screwed on. This also protects stray dogs, feral cats, and all types of wildlife who can easily access trash in landfills, parks, beaches, forests, lakes, etc. Visit our website at www.preventpetsuffocation.com to learn more on how to prevent pet suffocation at home and outside. Little changes can save the lives of many wild animals!
Photos courtesy of Whitefish Bay Police Department.
🐶 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, at a local park, or on a nearby beach, make it a point to get out with your dog today!
❤️ 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 pet feel extra special today are:
🐶 Taking them on a long outing or walk in the park, woods, or beach.
🐱 Arranging a fun playdate with their best fur buddy.
🐶 Buying them a new play toy, leash, collar, or cozy bed.
🐱 Adopting a pet from a shelter or donating your time or items needed to your favorite rescue group.
🐶 Practicing SAFETY first by pet-proofing your home against anything that can cause pet suffocation including cutting up all food bags, locking your trash cans, and serving all chips, snacks, and goodies in glass or plastic containers.
So, no matter if your favorite pet is a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, hamster, or horse, celebrate them today on National Love Your Pet Day by spoiling them rotten and keeping them safe from pet suffocation. ❤️
❤️ 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 four people buy Valentine’s Day gifts for their furry Valentines. Need a few ideas? Here are some safe suggestions your pet will love:
🐱 A treat from a local pet bakery
🐶 A new bed or spot to relax
🐱 A handful of new plush toys
🐶 A winter sweater
🐱 A new collar or leash
🍫And, don’t forget these safety tips as we indulge in candy and treats on this special day! Keep any chocolates, alcohol, and xylitol products like sugar-free gum and candy safely out of reach of your pets! Cut up all candy bags and treat bags to prevent pet suffocation!🍫
We hope you all have a wonderful, love-filled holiday! ❤️
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🏈 Let’s Kick-off Super Bowl Week by making our own Football Playbook for our pets!
Are you prepared to keep your pets safe during the big game this weekend? The best Strategy we know is to go on the Offensive and Plan Ahead!
Before the game starts, have a Huddle with your family and guests to make sure everyone knows to keep an eye on all the pets to protect them from pet suffocation.
🍿 Hand-Off all the food bags so they can be cut up and disposed of properly. Assign Special Teams to serve all the chips, popcorn, pretzels, cookies, and all the other delicious snacks in plastic or glass bowls instead of in the bags and to keep the trash cans emptied and lids tightly shut.
Let’s not Fumble on Super Bowl Sunday! The only Sack we want to see is a Quarterback Sack, not a food Sack out.
Help us Tackle pet suffocation by keeping your cats and dogs safe from the suffocation Red Zone.
So, now you can relax and enjoy this Sunday while you Cheer on your favorite team knowing you’re a Team Player! Winning! 🏈
Need more ideas? Visit our website and click “Information” to learn more!
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🌷It’s National Doggy Date Night! Are you looking to celebrate with your furry family member?
Here are some ideas for a pawfectly wonderful evening…
🐶 Play ball outside and go for a nice long walk
🐶 Pick up some new toys for your pup to play with
🐶 Arrange a playdate so they can spend time with their buddy
🐶 Make your dog a special treat like doggy ice cream or a doggy cupcake
🐶 Pick up some food to-go for you and your pup and watch the sunset
Whatever you choose, make sure you take a little time to show your dog some extra love today! ❤️
