Halloween can be a fun time for us but a scary and dangerous time for our pets. Please keep them safe, supervise and inside on Halloween.
- Keep all candy, sweets, wrappers, and glow sticks out of your pets’ reach.
- Don’t leave your pets unsupervised when candy, sweets and candle-lit pumpkins are present.
- Put a gate up or other barrier to block the front door if you are having trick or treaters come to you. Or keep your dog on leash and away from the door when you open. This prevents accidental running out (bolting) of the door OR territorial / stranger guarding of your home towards the “scary” intruders. Keep your pets in their crates or in another room with calming music on and safe chews.
- Remember that pets usually find people costumes to be threatening, not funny or amusing. Supervise your pet when in costume.
- Do NOT force your dog into being petted by kids in costumes or force them to get close to strangers for photos.
- Keep your pets inside your home and safe on Halloween. Make sure they have their ID tags on and ID chipped.
