Do dogs know what fire is? Do cats know that fire is dangerous? Considering the sheer number of house fires started by pets every year, we think the answer to both questions is likely \u201cNo!\u201d So to keep pets safe from fire, we recommend a little extra caution.<\/p>\n
While pet fire safety is a year-round concern for pet owners, it becomes an even greater issue during summer months. Wildfires, lightning, outdoor grilling and children playing with fire outdoors are common causes of fires during late spring and summer<\/a>. Since we\u2019re at the beginning of fire season in North America, here are six tips to prepare\u205ffor\u205fthe\u205funexpected<\/a>\u205fand\u205fhelp protect your pets.<\/p>\n Did you know pets can actually be the cause of a house fire? According to the National Fire Protection Association<\/a>, an average of 700 house fires each year are accidentally started by the homeowner\u2019s pet or a wild animal. While fires aren\u2019t always preventable, you can take steps to ensure fire prevention.<\/p>\n Safety experts recommend you have a fire preparedness plan for your family, because you may have only a couple of minutes to leave. That escape plan should consider cat and dog fire safety as well. To reduce your escape time from a burning house, identify two exits and keep extra leashes or cat carriers near them. And always evacuate your pets on a leash or in a carrier. Dogs and cats may panic when they smell smoke and run away once outside, making them difficult to find.<\/p>\n In case you and your pet are separated, make sure they are microchipped or wearing a collar with identification tags. Put \u201cPets Live Here!\u201d signs in the windows so that firefighters know who to look for.<\/p>\n A pet emergency kit that you store in your car, a separate shed or unattached garage will be valuable in case you need to evacuate your home. It\u2019s a vital part of pet fire safety! It should include:<\/p>\n Do you know where your pet likes to hide when they are scared? If not, now would be a good time to learn. Should your cat or dog become scared, knowing where to look can help you get them out safely.<\/p>\n Put a sticker in a front window or near your home\u2019s door that\u205falerts first responders to the pets living in your home. The sticker tells firefighters how many and what kind of pets you have. Just be aware that your local fire department may ignore the sticker as a matter of policy, since their first priority is saving human lives. But, depending on the situation and if you\u2019re not home when a fire occurs, these stickers are a vital part of pet fire safety; they might just save your pets\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n You can help ensure that all family members \u2014 even the four-legged ones \u2014 will be safe in the event of a house fire with just a little planning and preparation. And with the National Fire Protection Association National Pet Fire Safety Day taking place every July 15, consider celebrating the day with some practice fire drills or checking all of your smoke detectors.<\/p>\n For more information about pet fire safety, visit the National Fire Prevention Association\u2019s<\/a> pet page.\u205fOr\u205fclick\u205fhere\u205ffor\u205fmore\u205finfo\u205fabout\u205fpreparing\u205ffor\u205fa\u205fnatural\u205fdisaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do dogs know what fire is? Do cats know that fire is dangerous? Considering the sheer number of house fires started by pets every year, we think the answer to both questions is likely \u201cNo!\u201d So to keep pets safe from fire, we recommend a little extra caution. While pet fire safety is a year-round […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Six Steps to Protect Your Pets From Fire","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover vital fire safety tips to shield your pets from potential dangers. 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Prevent what you can for pet fire safety<\/h2>\n
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#2. Have a pet fire safety plan<\/h2>\n
#3. Be sure your pets are identified<\/h2>\n
#4. Pack a pet disaster kit<\/h2>\n
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#5. Know where pets hide<\/h2>\n
#6. Use pet alert window stickers<\/h2>\n
A Fire Safety Plan Just Makes Sense<\/h2>\n