With Halloween approaching, households across the country are planning costumes, stocking up on candy and decking their homes with cobwebs, ghosts and Jack-o’-
To help make Halloween safe and stress-free for pet owners, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and take the country no-kill*, is sharing tips to keep furry friends protected this spooky season:
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Beware of Door Dashers: Trick-or-treat traffic can frighten pets and send them bolting for the door. To avoid accidental escapes, keep dogs and cats in a quiet, secure room during peak trick or treat hours. If your pet does get out, a Fi smart GPS collar can help bring them home safely.
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Candy Catastrophe: Popular Halloween sweets like chocolate, raisins, and xylitol (a common artificial sweetener) are all toxic to pets. Keep the candy cauldron out of reach and serve up pet-safe treats like pumpkin or sweet potato.
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Pumpkin Precautions: Lit pumpkins may help set the mood, but a curious paw can turn them into a fire hazard, go with a flameless candle for a safe spooky glow instead.
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Costume Caution: A too-tight or dangly costume can be a real nightmare. If your pet isn’t a fan of dress up, opt for a festive bandana or collar instead.
No tricks, just the sweetest treat: adopt a pet in need. According to Best Friends’ data, if just 6% more people adding a pet to their home chose to adopt instead of purchase a pet from a pet store or breeder, the country could become no-kill. Now that’s a magic spell worth casting!
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm at 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab. Take a tour, volunteer, hike a trail, enjoy a $5 vegan buffet lunch, or adopt a new best friend! Stop by the Welcome Center to get the adventure started and enjoy a free coffee. For more information, visit Best Friends Animal Society
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