Halloween Weekend Pet Safety

Keep your pet safe as you celebrate with
family and friends

HOUSTON (October 25, 2012) — The Houston
Humane Society (HHS) wants everyone to take the following steps to be sure pets
have a happy, healthy and humane Halloween Weekend.

• If you plan to hand out candy this season, be sure your dog
  or cat is secure (whether in a crate or another room). Many pets escape through frequently opened doors!
• Be sure all pets are wearing collars with ID
  tags. Many of us leave collars and tags off from time to time, but
  this time of year it is imperative that you don’t forget to put their
  identification on them. Constant doorbell ringing, frequent visitors,
  and disruption in their normal routine can spook even the most
  well-adjusted pet. If your pet
  does dart out, you want to make sure they have their ID!
• Keep candy out of your pet’s reach. Many types of candy and chocolate can be
  harmful to pets.
• Jack O’ Lanterns! Fun and festive, but watch those candles. A
  darting cat or dog can accidentally tip them over
  and create a fire hazard! Consider
  switching to batter operated tea lights this year.
• Costumes!!! We love ‘em. But make sure the costume is not restrictive or overly
  annoying to your pet. And be careful of
  anything that dangles! You don’t want your pet
  to choke!



Upcoming Events:

Saturday, October 27^th – Danny Clark Photography is hosting the annual Halloween Open House to benefit Houston Humane Society.Danny will be taking costumed portraits of both kids and pets, and anyone making a donation will receive a free digital image.The event is from 12pm – 6pm at Danny Clark’s Studio, 2427 Bartlett.

Saturday, October 27^th – Houston Humane Society is one of the beneficiaries of the 2^nd Annual Houston Zombie Walk.Entry is $15 and includes a 1 mile walk through downtown and a concert performance at Jones Plaza by the Spazmatics.Event is from 5pm – 10pm, Visit www.houstonzombiewalk.org for more info.