National Pet Fire Safety Day!

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day! We’re here to remind you to prevent house fires and keep your pets safe! ⁣⁣

⁣⁣Did you know that over 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year? And, over 1,000 house fires annually are started by pets themselves, according to the National Fire Protection Association.⁣⁣

⁣⁣What can you do to help keep your pets safe from a fire hazard?⁣⁣

⁣⁣✔️ Avoid open flames. Blow out candles and block off access to the kitchen if your pets can reach your stove.⁣⁣

⁣⁣✔️ Keep all wires out of chewing distance – especially from kittens and puppies!⁣⁣

⁣⁣✔️ Have a pet rescue plan in place. Talk to your family about who is in charge of your pet in case of a fire and be sure to practice fire drills!⁣⁣

⁣⁣✔️ Keep your pets confined to a space near an entry/exit point when you’re out with their leashes nearby. This will help their chances of them being rescued. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣✔️Notify rescuers of your pets and their favorite hiding places. Also, make sure your pets have collars with tags in case they escape on their own.⁣⁣

⁣⁣✔️Use monitored smoke detectors and check batteries regularly. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣With careful planning and consideration, you can ensure your pets are safe no matter the emergency!