Center for Pet Safety has endorsed Esther’s Law (Water Bead Ban). Esther’s Law is named for Esther Jo Bethard, a 10-month-old from North Prairie, Wisconsin who lost her life after she swallowed a stray water bead. These beads swell when they are exposed to moisture. They can then block the digestive tract. While these products […]
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Pet Fire Safety Day
July 12, 2021 in Fire Safety, Pet Safety
I was sound asleep in my chair. As I started to wake up, I noticed an electrical smell that seemed to come from the television. It had been having problems lately, so I got up, unplugged the TV and went back to my chair only to fall asleep again. The smell seemed to be getting […]
July 4th Safety for Pets
July 2, 2020 in Pet Safety, Pet Tips
2020 Safety This has certainly been a challenging year. Beyond our normal safety measures for pets, we at Center for Pet Safety encourage pet owners to wear a mask and social distance when you’re out and about. It is also a good year to tone down our celebrations, not only for our safety, but for the […]
Caring for your pets during uncertain times
April 15, 2020 in Disaster Preparedness, Pet Safety
What if…. No one ever wants to think about the “what if’s” when we’re in the midst of a pandemic or emergency. However, now is the time to focus on those things we can control – and that means planning for an emergency. CPS recommends developing plans for those “what if” moments and you suddenly […]
Pet Safety in a time of uncertainty and COVID-19
March 19, 2020 in Disaster Preparedness, Pet Safety
Storylines like this are typically saved for movies. What we are enduring globally is unprecedented, however, I am encouraged to see the sense of community building online and in our local communities as we stand together to help each other through this. From helping our neighbors, to helping our local small businesses, it’s important that we […]
National Pet Travel Safety Day – 2020
January 2, 2020 in Pet Products, Pet Safety, Pet Travel
Happy New Year! We’re getting off to a hopping good start for 2020 with lots of exciting things planned for pet owners this year. Here at Center for Pet Safety, everyday is Pet Travel Safety Day. We continually work to educate pet owners about what they need to know to protect the entire family […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 12, 2019 in Pet Safety, Uncategorized
Today is Mother’s Day. I’m sitting on my couch, writing, on this rainy day with my little Rusty, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and his buddy, Mattie, next to me with Trevor and Spencer across from me. It is a moment that I need to stop and cherish. Today I purposefully slowed down my world […]
2018 Wrap Up – Center for Pet Safety
December 31, 2018 in Pet Safety
It was a very good year for both Center for Pet Safety and pet owners. We are working hard to build our mission on your behalf. Here’s a recap of some of the things we’ve been working on: Our Work Saves Lives: We recently learned that since CPS kicked off our first study in 2013, […]
2017 Wrap Up – Center for Pet Safety
December 31, 2017 in Pet Products, Pet Safety, Uncategorized
Well, it’s been quite a year. On the surface things may seem quiet to those of you who follow us. I can tell you honestly, it’s been a crazy year behind the scenes. This year we worked to develop and strengthen our relationships with potential new sponsors and build alliances in the consumer interest. It’s […]
Center for Pet Safety Admonishes Aukland NZ SPCA for Dangerous Pet Travel Recommendation
December 7, 2017 in Pet Safety, Pet Travel, Product Testing
Over the last 24 hours it has come to our attention through several media sites that have picked up the original article published by “Stuff” that the head vet at the Aukland, New Zealand SPCA has slammed The Rocketeer Pack by ZugoPet. Center for Pet Safety has attempted to provide commentary on this article on […]