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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Supporter Highlight – Dayspring Pens
October 14, 2022 in Uncategorized
Dayspring Pens is proud to partner with the Center for Pet Safety through a donation of engraved pens. It is an honor to be able to donate to an organization that works so diligently to test and determine the safety of pets and their human companions. The Center for Pet Safety has served individuals and […]
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 […]
Pet Loss – Caring enough to let go
June 6, 2020 in Pet Loss
It’s the worst part of being a pet owner, yet inevitable for all of us. Pet loss is an especially difficult and sensitive topic to address. Perspective from personal experience The last ten months have been devastating in my household. Over the last two years one by one, three of my four dogs were diagnosed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Water Day – Pet Edition
May 9, 2017 in Pet Safety
We sometimes take for granted the availability and cleanliness of our water, but in other parts of the world water is unavailable due to drought or is not clean enough to drink. The following are tips to help you ensure the safety of your pets and their drinking water. Biofilm Your pets deserve clean water […]