Three Tips to Keep Your Pet Fire Safe

12/4/2020 (Permalink)

Pets are a part of the family, and it’s only natural to want to protect them in the event a fire occurs in your home. Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to include their dog, cat or other pet in their family fire emergency plan, leading to heartbreaking outcomes. Preparing your pet for fire emergencies keeps your furry friend safe from harm. A few tips to keep your pet fire safe are:

Take a few common fire prevention precautions

Ensure that you’re not leaving any open flames, such as candles, unattended, remove your stove’s knobs while you’re away so they can’t be turned by curious paws, and consider securing your pet in a safe place while you’re not around to supervise them. It’s estimated that unattended pets are responsible for almost 1,000 house fires annually.

Prepare for Disasters by raining your pet to respond to your voice

Taking the time to teach your pet to come running when they hear you call their name helps make pet preparation easier.  You should also ensure that you have fire emergency supplies such as food and medication for your pet on hand in the event of an emergency.

Set up a proper safe space for your pet while you’re away

Keep your pet on a collar, a leash nearby, and secure them somewhere near the door while you’re away. This makes it easier for rescue services to help you pet if a fire occurs when you aren’t at home. You should also keep your pet’s vaccination and ownership records in a fire resistant box.

Preparing your pet for a fire emergency can take a bit of time and patience, but in the end, it’s well worth it if it means keeping your companion safe.