National Pet Fire Safety Day | Saturday, July 15, 2023

National Pet Fire Safety Day takes place every year on July 15, and it’s a day to learn how to keep your pet safe in a fire. For many of us, pets are our most precious asset so it makes sense that we would dedicate a day to keeping them safe during one of the scariest things we can imagine.

Quick summary:

1. Pyro Pets

   Pets cause over 1,000 house fires each year in the United States

2. A Big Problem

   Nearly 360,000 house fires occur each year in the United States.

3. Save a Life

   Over 40,000 pets die every year in house fires. Awareness can save lives.

4. Furry (and Slithering) Heroes

   There are thousands of stories about pets, even snakes, saving humans from house fires.

5. Have a Plan

   The #1 tip is to have an escape plan that includes your pets.

WHY NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY IS IMPORTANT

Keep your pets out of trouble

1. There are many ways to keep your pet from causing a fire. Blow out candles before leaving home, block off access to the kitchen or remove stove knobs if pets can reach it, and keep any and all wires out of chewing distance, especially from kittens and puppies!

Have a pet rescue plan in place

1. Discuss with your family who will be in charge of rescuing your pet in the event of a fire. Planning and practicing fire drills will help the family remain calm and help ensure that your pets are not forgotten during a chaotic evacuation.

Make rescuers aware of your pets and their hiding places

As part of your evacuation plan, include a list of your pet’s hiding places, so that firefighters will know where to look in case your pets don’t make it out with you. Also, make sure your pets have collars with up to date tags attached in case they escape on their own.

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