s Warm! COLD WEATHER Outside Shelter Even if your animals have a pet door and can quickly dart in and out, it’s never a bad idea to have a warm space available to
Being Safe for the Holiday ENSURE IT’S JUST THE BIRD HEATING UP ON THANKSGIVING Surprisingly, the hottest day of the year isn’t in the summer. It’s Thanksgiving! In 2016 alone, there were over 2,000 home fires reported and likely more that went unreported. The sheer amount of property damage reported on Thanksgiving between 2014–2016 equated to about $19 million. To avoid being a part of these alarming statistics, here are some helpful tips to ensure that turkey is the only thing cooking this Thanksgiving.
them outside. Make sure your pet has a dry, draft-free, covered shelter beneath a carport or porch awning. Some companies make pressure-sensitive bed warmers that are perfect for a pet’s outside shelter.
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To keep your pet from consuming any questionable snow, place a heated water bowl near their shelter. Animals naturally consume more food during the winter months, so be sure to provide some food in the shelter too. While different breeds of animals may enjoy the cold, it’s important to keep your own pet in mind. If it’s cold for you, it’s probably cold for them too. For more ways to help your furry friends stay warm, visit ASPCA.org.
Thanksgiving is the time for the house chef to shine, but it’s also a time for
distractions. With guests arriving and the Macy’s parade blaring in the background, there are plenty of moments for the stove to be left unattended. Make sure someone is tending to the kitchen at all times before dinner is served. Use this as an opportunity to check that the fire extinguisher is readily available and everyone knows how to use it.
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If you have a gas stove, this also provides an assortment of risks. Gas stoves produce a lot of carbon dioxide, which can be concerning if they’re used for several hours. Before cooking begins, open
all fans and vents and crack your windows to ensure gas disperses from the area.
If you’re going the deep fryer route, make sure it’s a safe distance away from the house and any flammable objects. The oil will inevitably splash around, so to prevent oil burns for your children and pets, restrict the frying area to only adults. After you’ve cooked your bird, let the grease cool and put it in a metal container before discarding it.
Before the day ends, make sure all appliances are turned off and everything is safely put away. If you want to find more helpful Thanksgiving safety tips, go to NFPA.org!
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