In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, Center for Pet Safety has put together the following list of practical tips and free downloads to help families prevent pets from causing fires. Being prepared for any emergency is mission critical and will help you save the life of your family and your pets. Please take […]
July 4th Safety
June 30, 2015 in Pet Safety
Every year Americans set out on July 4th to celebrate the independence of our great nation. Barbeques, pool parties and fireworks are wonderful ways for families to celebrate. But, what about our pets? Heat Stroke Summer parties are great fun for families to get together, and while your dog is part of your family, he’s […]
Memorial Day: Military Dogs
May 19, 2015 in Disaster Preparedness, Pet Safety
Let Us Not Forget the Military Dogs Who Bravely Served On Memorial Day, we remember those brave men and women who have given their lives for our country. Let us also salute the courageous Military Dogs who have perished in the line of duty. An active part of the military since before the formation of […]
Tips for the Responsible Pet Owner
April 14, 2015 in Pet Tips
In recent news, a pet escaped from its owner, made its way to a shelter and, after three days, was adopted by another family. Unfortunately, the dog was not microchipped and the shelter had no way of tracking down the rightful owner. Now the two families are in litigation over the pet. The moral of […]
Center for Pet Safety Poison Prevention Tips
March 30, 2015 in Pet Safety, Pet Tips
Center for Pet Safety has prepared the following information to help you keep your pets safe. Poisonings are typically accidental in nature and pet owners won’t necessarily be able to identify exactly what is wrong, because the symptoms can range from general vomiting and diarrhea to lethargy and excessive salivation. While those are not the […]
What is Your Pet Worth?
March 11, 2015 in Insurance
Seeing a dog’s furry nose and flopping ears peering from the window of a car may bring a smile to a weary traveler’s face. Our pets are our trusted companions and often we carry them in our vehicles for company or for traveling to our destinations. What we may not consider is what would happen […]
Recall: Roo Bites (Cubes) Pet Treats, Possible Contamination
January 1, 2015 in Recalls
Jump Your Bones Pet Treats Recall Jump Your Bones, Inc. Recalls Roo Bites (Cubes) Pet Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination Published by the US Food and Drug Administration December 31, 2014 – Jump Your Bones, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida is voluntarily recalling Jump Your Bones brand name Roo Bites (Cubes) because it has the potential to be […]
Solvit Deluxe Car Safety Harness – The Rest of the Story
December 6, 2014 in Pet Products, Pet Travel
Last night the Canadian Broadcast Corporation’s Marketplace program aired a segment on pet safety. It was an excellent profile on why the efforts of Center for Pet Safety are needed. We’re working to bring truth-in-marketing to the pet products industry – but we have a long way to go. What last night’s segment didn’t show […]
What will your story be?
September 3, 2014 in Pet Safety, Pet Tips
I was on the edge of my seat. Sitting in front of the computer, I was getting ready to speak to a pet owner about her dog. The phone rang and after cordial introductions, I listened. It was her first puppy. She waited a long time to find him. He had the softest fur and soulful brown […]