Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day from our Founder, Bonnie Harlan, and her dog, Pip!⁣⁣
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Wishing all of the wonderful moms and fur moms a special day of joy and celebration! Your dedication, kindness, loyalty, tirelessness, and love for your families and pets is appreciated! ⁣⁣
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Before summer sneaks in, don’t forget to take time for yourselves – a romp with your pup, a playdate with your kids, a fun date night, or some well-deserved self-care! ⁣⁣
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Enjoy your special day! ❤️

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⁣It’s here that we share important videos, media interviews, podcasts, and PSAs detailing steps you can take to keep your pets safe from pet suffocation.⁣⁣

Don’t miss our Shorts section where you will find quick video segments on preventing pet suffocation!

⁣⁣Click the link below to subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you can be in the loop when it comes to preventing pet suffocation! 🐶🐱

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🐶🐱 Today is National Pet Parents Day! A special day to honor all the dedicated pet parents across the nation!⁣
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As loving pet parents, we faithfully take care of our pets, feed them, play with them, groom them, take them to the vet, and spoil them as much as possible. Our reward is the unconditional love from our beloved pets. ⁣
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To celebrate YOUR day as the best pet parents ever, take your furry family member on a pretty drive or a scenic walk or pack a delicious picnic with your favorite treats. Set-up your own family photoshoot and post on social media. ⁣
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Not a pet parent yet? Consider fostering or rescuing a shelter dog or cat who would love to become a part of your family! Hug your pets extra tight today! ❤️

💙 It’s World Veterinary Day! Today is the 24th anniversary of this wonderful day to highlight the extraordinary roles veterinarians perform around the world. ⁣

⁣Today, we are extra thankful for the professionals that work every day to keep our pets safe. Where would we be without these amazing people that keep our pets healthy and also perform life-saving techniques and surgeries when needed?⁣

⁣📱 I’m honoring my personal vet, Dr. Miller, who is now retired. When I frantically called the vet office 12 years ago after I found my dog, Blue, had suffocated in a chip bag, Dr. Miller and an assistant rushed right over to my house. Show your appreciation to these wonderful medical caregivers by posting a special thank you to your veterinarian on social media. Include a photo of your pet to personalize your message. Thank a vet today!⁣

⁣And remember: Keeping your pets safe at home is one of the best ways to avoid an emergency trip to the vet.⁣

⁣Visit our Information page on our website to learn more about what you can do to create a safe space for your pets and to keep them from falling victim to pet suffocation! 🐶🐱

Happy Earth Day! Today is an amazing reminder of how we all should work together to take care of the planet we live on. This year, the theme for Earth Day is “Planet vs. Plastics”.⁣ This theme is a call to spread awareness on the health risks of plastics to our environment, pets, wildlife, and people. Some ways to do your part:

🌎Support Our Pollinators – Bring native bees and other pollinating creatures to your yard and garden by choosing the right plants.

🌎Clean Up Plastic in Your Neighborhood or Local Park – Masks, gloves, takeout bags, plastic containers, chip bags, food bags, and other packaging are in abundant use, and, without proper disposal, many end up discarded on beaches, roads, lawns, parking lots, and parks where pets and wildlife can have easy access to them. ⁣

🌎Swap Out Your Kitchen and Household Products – Consider using biodegradable products that don’t use chemicals or plastic.

🌎Plant a Tree – Trees attract insects and pollinators, capture carbon, offer shade, benefit agriculture, and reduce the risk of disease transmission.

🌎Use Wildflowers and Native Plants – Wildflowers and indigenous species are beautiful and attract native insects that improve both pest control and pollination.

🌎Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Garden – Buy in bulk when you can to reduce plastic bags usage. Reuse or return old plastic pots and trays. Plant flowers and plants directly into the ground.

🌎Stop Pesticides and Chemicals in the Garden – Instead of chemicals, try companion planting, natural remedies, and attracting predators to your garden.

🌎Conserve Water – Avoid overwatering your plants. Don’t water your garden vegetables and plants from overhead, which invites fungal disease. Water at the soil level.

⁣To make our planet a safer place for animals and humans, it’s going to take all of us. If you’re not already, start being more mindful and proactive about ways to protect our Earth. Invest in Our Planet! 🌎

Please take the survey whether you’ve lost a pet to suffocation or not! Your response will aid us in our ongoing campaign to effect change in food packaging and reduce the number of accidental pet deaths by suffocation. ⁣
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Visit the link on the Home page of our website at www.preventpetsuffocation.com. We’re so grateful for each response and appreciate those who have taken the time to already respond.⁣
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Thank you to all who continue to support Prevent Pet Suffocation! ❤️

🐶🐱⁣⁣ Today is National Pet Day! How will you be celebrating?⁣
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It’s the perfect day to celebrate the happiness we receive from our beloved pets. Yet, this day is also dedicated to the many pets who live in shelters or have lost their owner and need love and companionship, too.⁣
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❤️ Today is an opportunity to consider adopting a rescue pet, fostering a dog or cat, or just helping out a pet owner who is having a hard time being able to walk their dog or play with their pets. These acts of kindness can bring priceless benefits to the health and welfare of these pets who need it.⁣
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National Pet Day is also an excellent time to ensure your home is safely secured for your pets.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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🐶 Discard any broken or unsanitary toys, chew toys, leashes, collars, and bedding. ⁣⁣⁣
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🐱 Ensure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations and health checks.⁣⁣⁣
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🐶 Check collars to ensure tags are secure and phone numbers are legible. Consider microchipping your pet.⁣⁣
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🐱 Keep all food bags, toxins, and containers safely out of reach of your pets. Cut up all chip bags, snack bags, and pet food bags to prevent pet suffocation. ⁣⁣⁣Keep lids on containers when discarding.
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Spread the love today and tag us in some of your latest pet photos as you enjoy National Pet Day!⁣⁣ 📷

🐶 Did you know today is National Hug Your Dog Day? Few things are better than giving your furry family member a squeeze! ⁣
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Plus, hugging your dog actually has therapeutic benefits for you and your pup.⁣⁣⁣⁣

Studies have shown that hugging pups increases oxytocin, the “cuddle hormone”, which helps to lower stress, blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol.⁣
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❤️ Hugging creates a sense of well-being and contentment between you and your pet. It also can help with a dog’s behavioral issues and bad habits by providing a sense of trust between you and your dog.⁣⁣
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If your canine companion isn’t a hugger, try a belly rub, a scratch behind the ears, or gentle petting. ⁣⁣⁣
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Our dogs deserve all the love and affection we can give, so make sure you give them an extra hug today!⁣⁣ 🐶

🆘 Did you know that April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month?⁣

⁣⁣Though it’s always smart to take your pet to a veterinarian if they need care, a time may come when you need to give your furry family member first aid until you can make it to the vet.⁣

⁣🚨 Make sure you’re prepared for an emergency. Prevention is key!⁣⁣

⁣⁣Here’s what you can do this month to prepare:⁣⁣

⁣⁣🐶 Learn CPR for pets. We have a Pet CPR video posted on our website under Blue’s Blog at preventpetsuffocation.com. Consider taking a Red Cross course and downloading a Pet First Aid app on your phone. ⁣

⁣⁣🐱 Take the necessary steps to reduce any choking hazards, poisonous or toxic substances like xylitol and chocolate, and pet suffocation dangers like chip bags, snack bags, and pet food bags within your home.⁣

⁣🐶 Cut up all bags, secure all trash cans, and store chips and snacks in glass bowls or containers instead of bags.⁣⁣

⁣⁣🐱 Have a pet first aid kit fully stocked and easy to access in your home. Include your pet’s vet and medical records, backup medications, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, gauze, scissors, medical tape, wet wipes, blanket, travel food bowls, packets of food and water, a flashlight, and an extra leash and poop bags. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣🐶 Learn more about common signs of need for pet first aid including bowel obstruction, choking, suffocation, broken nails, dog or cat bites, abscesses, and poison and toxins ingestion.⁣⁣

⁣⁣Rest easy knowing you’re prepared, if need be, for your pet’s health emergency!🚨

April is National Adopt-a-Greyhound Month!⁣
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Did you know that Greyhounds make amazing pets? Jax was adopted by a friend of mine after Jax’s racing career ended. Jax is a very mellow and loving dog, has adapted very well to his new home, and has enhanced my friend’s life with his gentle and sweet personality.⁣
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According to Larry Kay, co-author of “Training the Best Dog Ever”, Greyhounds, bred for a racing lifestyle, are kept in kennels when they’re not on the racetrack, fed special high-performance diets, and race up until age five before they are considered no longer viable. Luckily, Greyhound fostering and adoption groups have stepped up and are helping these gentle giants find forever homes.⁣
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Some important Greyhound facts to know: ⁣
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🐶 They need fenced-in yards and enjoy daily walks.⁣
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🐶 They require a special collar because their necks are wider than their heads. ⁣
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🐶 They must be kept leashed because they can reach top speeds in three strides. ⁣
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🐶 They can see up to half a mile away.⁣
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🐶 They were originally bred as hunting dogs.⁣
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It may take time for them to get used to living in a home, walking on grass, and navigating around furniture, but they quickly adapt to their new lives.⁣
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Greyhounds are vulnerable to pet suffocation, too, so make sure you pet-proof your home against any potential suffocation risks. ⁣
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Thinking about adopting a retired Greyhound? Find a reputable Greyhound Rescue and Adoption organization to work with. They do careful vetting of new owners to ensure the match is a good fit. Be prepared to fall in love!