Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Pet Safety Lady's Top Tips for Holiday Pet Safety
Holidays can create special dangers for pets. Each year during the various holiday seasons, thousands of pets are seriously injured or become ill. The holiday season is a busy time, a time of much planning, shopping, cooking and baking, rushing to and from parties and get-togethers with relatives and friends. Sometimes we forget about our little four-legged family members during the rush of festivities. They are curious and anxious as we, their caretakers are and there are many hazards waiting for their curiosity.
Pet Safety Lady states “holidays are great for the whole family, including pets, and there are some easy ways for us to put safety first for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas and New Year celebrations.”
Here are some vital tips to help keep your pets safe:
• Poultry bones can easily splinter and then lacerate your pet's mouth or throat or obstruct your pets' insides.
• Onions and onion powder, widely found in stuffing, can damage your dogs or cat's red blood cells, potentially leading to anemia.
• Chocolate has the potential to be fatal to your dog or cat so place those sweets well out of reach.
• Aluminum foil, wax paper and other food wrappings, if ingested, can cause intestinal obstruction. Make sure to place these items securely in the garbage.
• Provide your pet with a quiet retreat should the holiday festivities become too much for him. Watch his behavior to make sure he is not stressed.
• Keep outside doors closed and remind guests there is a pet in the house.
• Fatty, rich, or new types of foods can give your pet pancreatitis or gastroenteritis, two medical conditions that can be very painful and even life threatening.
• Keep garbage cans securely closed. If your pet gets into it, he may think he's hit the jackpot. But all he'll be winning are health problems that can range from gastric disturbance, vomiting and diarrhea to the worst-case scenario; death.
• Plants poisonous to pets include holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, lilies, and Christmas rose.
• Pine needles can create problems if ingested as can the ingestion of tinsel, ribbons or garlands causing sickness or obstruction. So be mindful of these potential dangers when placing decorations around your home.
• Unsecured Christmas trees pose hazards to climbing critters as they can topple or be knocked over.
• Don't forget to prevent the ingestion of Christmas tree water since stagnant water or preservatives and pesticides from the tree can be toxic.
• Other holiday hazards include menorahs, liquid potpourri pots. Scented candles are very dangerous for pet birds.
• Breakable items such as glass and other ornaments pose a threat so be careful to place these out of reach. Electrical cords, heated decorative bulbs, hooks, and a wide variety of other adornment items create temptations. Use topical pet deterrents and barriers for protection.
• Nicotine poses a threat to your animals. Keep it out of reach.
• Chewed aluminum foil and e-coli are risks to pets.
• Store food in secure containers out of reach to prevent ingestion or poisoning.
• Holiday travel like any other requires a little extra thought with your pets. Be sure to secure your pets while traveling in a vehicle, take plenty of fresh water and if you are going on a long trip remember supplies for all their day-to-day needs.
The holidays should be a happy time for you and your pets. These useful tips will help you avoid an emergency visit to your local veterinarian. The food and decorations that enhance our holidays can be dangerous, even fatal, for your pet. Always be aware of the dangers that are around, and plan careful to avoid these potential hazards. With safety at the forefront of your holiday planning, you’ll be sure to enjoy a great time with your family, friends and pets.
You can email Christina@PetSafetyLady.com for some fun pet healthy snack recipes. Or any questions you may have about pet holiday safety.
Visit this link to see pet safe products.
http://www.barkbuckleup.com/Products.asp
Sunday, December 6, 2009
10,000 Pet Safety Kits in first 36 hours Be Smart Ride Safe
Like millions of other pets and peoples, I'll be hitting the road this weekend for some summer fun. With summer now in full swing, it's good time for a little reminder about properly restraining your pooches when traveling. Because as much as we don't like to think about it, accidents can happen.
Bark Buckle UP has teamed up with first responders nationwide to launch the FREE Bark Buckle UP First Responder Approved Pet Safety Kit, created to protect both pets and rescuers in the event of an accident.
According to national statistics, 63% of U.S. households, or 71.1 million homes, have a pet. With summer travel well underway, millions of those pet owners will go on vacation - bringing along their furry members of the family. Since 2005, the number of pets traveling in vehicles has reached an all-time high - having increased by approximately 300%. As most animals travel unrestrained, the corresponding risk to vehicle occupants, pets and first responders called to an accident site is of growing concern. (some statistics from APPMA, some from Bark Buckle UP)
“When responding to a collision, our primary concern is coordinating the required medical needs of any of the injured victims and traffic control,” said California Highway Patrol Commissioner, Joe Farrow. “Any delays in the caring of victims because of the need to deal with a frightened or injured animal can and should be avoided.”
The FREE Bark Buckle UP First Responder Approved Pet Safety Kit includes a customized pet identification card and first responder vehicle decal. The decal is affixed on the driver side window (by the lock) on your car, truck, RV, boat and/or motorcycle - indicating that there may be an injured or scared family pet inside. In the event of an emergency, first responders will identify the decal alerting them to the pet identification card located in the glove box, allowing them to call your emergency contacts to come get your pet and informing them you have been in an accident.
For more information, or to receive the FREE Bark Buckle UP First Responder Approved Pet Safety Kit including first responder decal, visit www.barkbuckleup.com.
Be Smart Ride Safe
Bark Buckle UP has teamed up with first responders nationwide to launch the FREE Bark Buckle UP First Responder Approved Pet Safety Kit, created to protect both pets and rescuers in the event of an accident.
According to national statistics, 63% of U.S. households, or 71.1 million homes, have a pet. With summer travel well underway, millions of those pet owners will go on vacation - bringing along their furry members of the family. Since 2005, the number of pets traveling in vehicles has reached an all-time high - having increased by approximately 300%. As most animals travel unrestrained, the corresponding risk to vehicle occupants, pets and first responders called to an accident site is of growing concern. (some statistics from APPMA, some from Bark Buckle UP)
“When responding to a collision, our primary concern is coordinating the required medical needs of any of the injured victims and traffic control,” said California Highway Patrol Commissioner, Joe Farrow. “Any delays in the caring of victims because of the need to deal with a frightened or injured animal can and should be avoided.”
The FREE Bark Buckle UP First Responder Approved Pet Safety Kit includes a customized pet identification card and first responder vehicle decal. The decal is affixed on the driver side window (by the lock) on your car, truck, RV, boat and/or motorcycle - indicating that there may be an injured or scared family pet inside. In the event of an emergency, first responders will identify the decal alerting them to the pet identification card located in the glove box, allowing them to call your emergency contacts to come get your pet and informing them you have been in an accident.
For more information, or to receive the FREE Bark Buckle UP First Responder Approved Pet Safety Kit including first responder decal, visit www.barkbuckleup.com.
Be Smart Ride Safe
Most Pet Oxygen Masks in history to be delivered to Fire Departments
Bark10-4 announces the Fire Departments that received pet oxygen masks for Oct 16th largest number of masks for one day ever in support of National Fire Safety Month Pet Oxygen Mask campaign to get a Pet Mask on every fire truck nationwide.
Pet Oxygen Masks Delivered by Bark 10-4 Program for orders on Oct 16th 2009 through the Bark10-4 program announces the Fire departments that got the pet masks.
Pet Safety Lady stated "we are overwhelmed with the public support as this was the most masks in history to be delivered to Fire Departments across America, and we are thrilled to be a part of the program".
Bark 10-4, Bark Buckle UP, Pet Safety Lady and SurgiVet all joined forces for the first time EVER on a national program to get the much needed pet oxygen mask into the hands of the fire departments across America.
Please see the list below to see if one was donated to your local Fire Department or donate one today by visiting www.Bark10-4.com
October 16th donors across America got the pet oxygen mask to fire departments in their communities and by doing so increased the chances of survival rate for pets affected by fires.
Alpine Fire Department
Blue Ridge Fire Department
Plainfield Fire Department
Town of Sheboygan Falls Fire
Kohler Village
Menasha Town Fire Department
Pickerel Fire & Rescue Squad
Whitewater Fire Department
Town of Greenville Fire Dept
Milwaukee Fire Department
Richard Hansen Fire Chief
Lewis County Fire District #5
Easton Fire District #3
Bothell Fire Department
Fire District 1 DJ Evans, Fire Chief
Springfield Fire Station
Bailey's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Depart
North Pointe Fire Station #39
Station 12 - Volunteer Organization
Scruggs Volunteer Fire Department
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
Forest VA FD
Ebony Volunteer Fire Department
Matewan Fire Department
Fire Deputy Chief Virginia Beach VA
Public Safety Dept.,
Pearland Fire Department
Waco Fire Department
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Midlothian TX
Greenville Fire Department
Freer Volunteer Fire Dep & Ems
Travis County Emergency Service District #9
Village Fire Department
Flower Mound Fire Station 2
North Montgomery County Fire Dept
Frisco Fire Department Administration: Station No 1
Flat Creek-Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department
Lonas Fire Station #12
Munford-Atoka Fire Department
Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Dept
City of Cookeville Fire Department: Chief
Nashville Fire Department
Lexington Fire Fairview Fire Station #14
Conway Station 1 Fire Dept.
Greer Fire Dept -
Charlestown Fire District
Newtown Square Fire Company
Lititz Fire Company No 1
Conneaut Lake Volunteer Fire Department Station 3
Mont Alto Fire Co
Independence TWP VOL Fire Department
Reliance Fire Co
Greater Valley EMS
Elfinwild Volunteer Fire Company
Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Department
Union township Vol fire dept
Hampden Twp Volunteer Fire Co
Clarendon Fire Department
Mifflinburg Borough: Mifflinburg Hose Co #1
Lowell Rural Fire Department
Yukon Fire Department
Norman Fire Department
Tulsa Fire Department
Sharon Township Fire Department
Cincinnati Fire Department
Upper Arlington Fire Division
Norwich Fire Department
Scioto Twp Fire Department
Coolville Fire House
Bath Fire Department
Harrison Township Fire House
Coolville Fire House
Bellbrook Fire Department
Mason Fire Station No 1
Washington Township Fire Dept Fire Department
Village of Ottawa Hills: Fire Department
Bloomfield Hills Fire Department
Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department
Hook, Ladder and Hose Co., No. 1
Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Department
Walker Fire Station
Unionville Volunteer Fire Department
Pine Island Volunteer Fire Department
Oswego Fire Department
Ransomville Fire Co No 1
Jackson Volunteer Fire Co
Gordons Corner Fire Co
South Wall Fire Rescue,
Long Branch Fire Department
Allendale Volunteer Fire Department
Holland Township Volunteer Fire Company
Oakland Fire Department
Colonia Fire Co
Ho Ho Kus Fire Department
River Vale Fire Department
FIRE CHIEF Acworth NH
Somersworth Fire Department
Epping Fire Department
Concord Fire Department
North Conway Fire Dept: Fire Station
Juniata Fire Department Station
Hubert Volunteer Fire Department
Winston-Salem Fire Department
Cary Fire Department
Denver Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Reidsville Fire Department
Cary Fire Department
Beaufort Fire Department
Montana City VFD
Marble Hill Fire Department
Knob Noster Fire Department
Ballwin Fire Department
David Frazier Jr Chief of EMS & Fire Services
Lake Elmo City Fire Department
St Michael Fire Department
City of North Branch: Fire Dept
Montevideo Fire Department
Fire Station No. 1
Bemidji Fire Department
Auburn Hills Fire Department
Rochester Fire Dept
Niles Fire Dept
Bloomfield Township Fire Department
Ottawa Hills Village Fire Department
Pepperell Fire Department
Andover Town Fire Department
Acushnet Fire Department
Stoughton Fire Department
North Attleboro Fire Department
Weymouth FD
Provincetown Fire Department
Oxford Fire Department
County of Anne Arunde FD
Level Fire Dept
Fallston Vol Fire Co
Kent Island Fire Department
Long Reach Fire Station 9
Neck District Fire Co
Kennebunkport Fire Dept
Bowdoinham Fire Department
Fire CHIEF Shelby Township
Pet Oxygen Masks Delivered by Bark 10-4 Program for orders on Oct 16th 2009 through the Bark10-4 program announces the Fire departments that got the pet masks.
Pet Safety Lady stated "we are overwhelmed with the public support as this was the most masks in history to be delivered to Fire Departments across America, and we are thrilled to be a part of the program".
Bark 10-4, Bark Buckle UP, Pet Safety Lady and SurgiVet all joined forces for the first time EVER on a national program to get the much needed pet oxygen mask into the hands of the fire departments across America.
Please see the list below to see if one was donated to your local Fire Department or donate one today by visiting www.Bark10-4.com
October 16th donors across America got the pet oxygen mask to fire departments in their communities and by doing so increased the chances of survival rate for pets affected by fires.
Alpine Fire Department
Blue Ridge Fire Department
Plainfield Fire Department
Town of Sheboygan Falls Fire
Kohler Village
Menasha Town Fire Department
Pickerel Fire & Rescue Squad
Whitewater Fire Department
Town of Greenville Fire Dept
Milwaukee Fire Department
Richard Hansen Fire Chief
Lewis County Fire District #5
Easton Fire District #3
Bothell Fire Department
Fire District 1 DJ Evans, Fire Chief
Springfield Fire Station
Bailey's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Depart
North Pointe Fire Station #39
Station 12 - Volunteer Organization
Scruggs Volunteer Fire Department
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
Forest VA FD
Ebony Volunteer Fire Department
Matewan Fire Department
Fire Deputy Chief Virginia Beach VA
Public Safety Dept.,
Pearland Fire Department
Waco Fire Department
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Midlothian TX
Greenville Fire Department
Freer Volunteer Fire Dep & Ems
Travis County Emergency Service District #9
Village Fire Department
Flower Mound Fire Station 2
North Montgomery County Fire Dept
Frisco Fire Department Administration: Station No 1
Flat Creek-Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department
Lonas Fire Station #12
Munford-Atoka Fire Department
Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Dept
City of Cookeville Fire Department: Chief
Nashville Fire Department
Lexington Fire Fairview Fire Station #14
Conway Station 1 Fire Dept.
Greer Fire Dept -
Charlestown Fire District
Newtown Square Fire Company
Lititz Fire Company No 1
Conneaut Lake Volunteer Fire Department Station 3
Mont Alto Fire Co
Independence TWP VOL Fire Department
Reliance Fire Co
Greater Valley EMS
Elfinwild Volunteer Fire Company
Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Department
Union township Vol fire dept
Hampden Twp Volunteer Fire Co
Clarendon Fire Department
Mifflinburg Borough: Mifflinburg Hose Co #1
Lowell Rural Fire Department
Yukon Fire Department
Norman Fire Department
Tulsa Fire Department
Sharon Township Fire Department
Cincinnati Fire Department
Upper Arlington Fire Division
Norwich Fire Department
Scioto Twp Fire Department
Coolville Fire House
Bath Fire Department
Harrison Township Fire House
Coolville Fire House
Bellbrook Fire Department
Mason Fire Station No 1
Washington Township Fire Dept Fire Department
Village of Ottawa Hills: Fire Department
Bloomfield Hills Fire Department
Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department
Hook, Ladder and Hose Co., No. 1
Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Department
Walker Fire Station
Unionville Volunteer Fire Department
Pine Island Volunteer Fire Department
Oswego Fire Department
Ransomville Fire Co No 1
Jackson Volunteer Fire Co
Gordons Corner Fire Co
South Wall Fire Rescue,
Long Branch Fire Department
Allendale Volunteer Fire Department
Holland Township Volunteer Fire Company
Oakland Fire Department
Colonia Fire Co
Ho Ho Kus Fire Department
River Vale Fire Department
FIRE CHIEF Acworth NH
Somersworth Fire Department
Epping Fire Department
Concord Fire Department
North Conway Fire Dept: Fire Station
Juniata Fire Department Station
Hubert Volunteer Fire Department
Winston-Salem Fire Department
Cary Fire Department
Denver Fire Department
Harrisburg Fire Department
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Reidsville Fire Department
Cary Fire Department
Beaufort Fire Department
Montana City VFD
Marble Hill Fire Department
Knob Noster Fire Department
Ballwin Fire Department
David Frazier Jr Chief of EMS & Fire Services
Lake Elmo City Fire Department
St Michael Fire Department
City of North Branch: Fire Dept
Montevideo Fire Department
Fire Station No. 1
Bemidji Fire Department
Auburn Hills Fire Department
Rochester Fire Dept
Niles Fire Dept
Bloomfield Township Fire Department
Ottawa Hills Village Fire Department
Pepperell Fire Department
Andover Town Fire Department
Acushnet Fire Department
Stoughton Fire Department
North Attleboro Fire Department
Weymouth FD
Provincetown Fire Department
Oxford Fire Department
County of Anne Arunde FD
Level Fire Dept
Fallston Vol Fire Co
Kent Island Fire Department
Long Reach Fire Station 9
Neck District Fire Co
Kennebunkport Fire Dept
Bowdoinham Fire Department
Fire CHIEF Shelby Township
Monday, November 30, 2009
Pet Safety Lady Stay Safe with Pets for the Holidays
The upcoming holiday season is an important time to think about pet safety. As December is the culmination of the year, it also is a culmination of all of our work here at Bark Buckle UP. The end of the year is a time filled with travel, eating, and illumination - either by electric or firelight - that brings joy to our families, including our furry friends. But we must always be prepared for accidents and take precautions to protect our pets as we would our families.
During the holidays, we travel distances far and wide to see our friends and families, and often take our pets along for the festivities. It is so important to make sure your pet is safely secured in a carrier, if you choose to travel by plane, or in a carrier or NHTSA-tested harness secured by safety straps if you choose to travel by car. Unfortunately train travel is limited to non-existent, since Amtrak does not allow pets on trains due to unregulated baggage car conditions, except for service dogs. For more information on Amtrak's service dog policy, please go to their website. For more information on how to secure your pet in your vehicle, please check out our YouTube Channel where you'll find easy-to-follow videos. To see what is required by individual airlines for flying with your pet, either in cabin or as checked luggage, please visit BringFido.com, which has a great compilation of airline pet policies on its site. Lastly, if you don't know which pet carriers, straps and harnesses are NHTSA-tested, check out Bark Buckle UP's tested list of pet products at BarkBuckleUP.com. Please don't ever travel with your pet unsecured in your lap or in an untested product - it is so easy to prevent a travel tragedy this holiday season by being educated and making sure to secure your pet.
Holidays aren't just about travel. We all look forward to the decorations and platters of food that welcome us into this festive time. But we mustn't forget that our pets can't have everything we can. I remember one holiday many years ago when our German Shepherd, Boomer, jumped onto the kitchen counter and devoured an entire pan of fudge. Boomer became very ill and after calling the vet, we had to force the fudge back up (no small task with a sick, 120-pound dog). Boomer was fine after a few days, but it was a close call. Make sure you are prepared for accidents like Boomer's with your pet's emergency information, your vet's phone number, and poison control's number on hand so that if your pet consumes something that makes them sick, you can act quickly. Check out the American Association of Poison Control Centers' website to find your local Poison Control Center's contact information and the ASPCA's site for common household poisonous items. Please remember that foods aren't the only items that could make pets sick - Christmas tree water that has been treated with preservatives, and floral bouquets are also common poisons to both Fido and Kitty. So keep them out of reach by covering your tree stand and by keeping flowers out of paw's reach.
The same goes for candles and fireplaces. December is unfortunately a month that sees many residential fires from candles, cooking fires and faulty Christmas lights. Make sure open flames are monitored and that your fireplace screen is in place. Be prepared ahead-of-time for an emergency evacuation of your home by having a family evacuation plan in place that includes an easily accessible pet carrier containing your pet's vitals. In case there is a fire, and your pet can't be found in time to get out safely, make sure first responders know your pet's information. Also, you can still help donate to support your local fire department's drive to have pet oxygen masks on hand in case your pet suffers from smoke inhalation from a fire in your home. You can also email Bark@BarkBuckleUP.com to see if your local agency has already received pet oxygen masks. Since oxygen masks are not designed for snouts, it is nearly impossible for first responders to get a good seal on standard masks and pets can't get the oxygen they need. With the help of SurgiVet, we hope to get masks in first responders hands in hopes of saving lives.
By being prepared and educated this holiday season, you can keep your trips and homes accident free, therefore keeping your pets safe so they can receive their gifts of chew-bones and catnip mice without a care in their furry little heads. Happy Holidays to you and yours from Bark BuckleUP.
During the holidays, we travel distances far and wide to see our friends and families, and often take our pets along for the festivities. It is so important to make sure your pet is safely secured in a carrier, if you choose to travel by plane, or in a carrier or NHTSA-tested harness secured by safety straps if you choose to travel by car. Unfortunately train travel is limited to non-existent, since Amtrak does not allow pets on trains due to unregulated baggage car conditions, except for service dogs. For more information on Amtrak's service dog policy, please go to their website. For more information on how to secure your pet in your vehicle, please check out our YouTube Channel where you'll find easy-to-follow videos. To see what is required by individual airlines for flying with your pet, either in cabin or as checked luggage, please visit BringFido.com, which has a great compilation of airline pet policies on its site. Lastly, if you don't know which pet carriers, straps and harnesses are NHTSA-tested, check out Bark Buckle UP's tested list of pet products at BarkBuckleUP.com. Please don't ever travel with your pet unsecured in your lap or in an untested product - it is so easy to prevent a travel tragedy this holiday season by being educated and making sure to secure your pet.
Holidays aren't just about travel. We all look forward to the decorations and platters of food that welcome us into this festive time. But we mustn't forget that our pets can't have everything we can. I remember one holiday many years ago when our German Shepherd, Boomer, jumped onto the kitchen counter and devoured an entire pan of fudge. Boomer became very ill and after calling the vet, we had to force the fudge back up (no small task with a sick, 120-pound dog). Boomer was fine after a few days, but it was a close call. Make sure you are prepared for accidents like Boomer's with your pet's emergency information, your vet's phone number, and poison control's number on hand so that if your pet consumes something that makes them sick, you can act quickly. Check out the American Association of Poison Control Centers' website to find your local Poison Control Center's contact information and the ASPCA's site for common household poisonous items. Please remember that foods aren't the only items that could make pets sick - Christmas tree water that has been treated with preservatives, and floral bouquets are also common poisons to both Fido and Kitty. So keep them out of reach by covering your tree stand and by keeping flowers out of paw's reach.
The same goes for candles and fireplaces. December is unfortunately a month that sees many residential fires from candles, cooking fires and faulty Christmas lights. Make sure open flames are monitored and that your fireplace screen is in place. Be prepared ahead-of-time for an emergency evacuation of your home by having a family evacuation plan in place that includes an easily accessible pet carrier containing your pet's vitals. In case there is a fire, and your pet can't be found in time to get out safely, make sure first responders know your pet's information. Also, you can still help donate to support your local fire department's drive to have pet oxygen masks on hand in case your pet suffers from smoke inhalation from a fire in your home. You can also email Bark@BarkBuckleUP.com to see if your local agency has already received pet oxygen masks. Since oxygen masks are not designed for snouts, it is nearly impossible for first responders to get a good seal on standard masks and pets can't get the oxygen they need. With the help of SurgiVet, we hope to get masks in first responders hands in hopes of saving lives.
By being prepared and educated this holiday season, you can keep your trips and homes accident free, therefore keeping your pets safe so they can receive their gifts of chew-bones and catnip mice without a care in their furry little heads. Happy Holidays to you and yours from Bark BuckleUP.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Pet Safety Lady and Volvo XC60
Pet Safety Lady testing the Volvo XC60 with the new safety feature called City Safety this car actually stops itself.
What a ride!
What a ride!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
National Preparedness for Pets Too
National Preparedness Month goes for the family pets too. Press conference guest speakers were Kathy Davis LA Animal Services, Mani Torres Battalion Chief Santa Monica Fire Department, Greg Baek PIO Los Angeles Police Department and Christina Selter Pet Safety Lady & Founder of Bark Buckle UP.
Be prepared is the message include your pets in your plans for any emergency or evacuation.
Be prepared is the message include your pets in your plans for any emergency or evacuation.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Do Not Wait Until Disaster Strikes To Be Prepared November is National Preparedness Month Goes for the family pet too
The PETS Act of 2006 (Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act) requires local and state emergency preparedness authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in the event of a major disaster or evacuation.
Kathy Davis with Los Angeles Animal Services stated, “Do not wait until disaster strikes to be prepared. Plan now for where you will take your pet and insure that you have vaccination records and a carrying cage ready for the next event. If your pet has a special diet or requires medication, keep a supply ready to go.”
The shelters are flooded each year with lost or abandon family pets. EVAC centers are not able to accommodate pets without the proper carriers.
“It’s up to you to be prepared and by planning ahead to insure your pets’ health and safety helps the whole community to be safer. Keep all of your emergency items in a small carrier or duffle bag near your crate or travel safety gear for easy access. In an emergency, you can then simply grab your Pet Pack and go!” Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter.
“Always remember, if you evacuate your home, being prepared insures better safety for the whole family”, stated Battalion Chief Jose Torres with the Santa Monica Fire Department.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!
• More than 500,000 pets are effected by fires each year and evacuations
• Over 40,000 pets each year die of smoke asphyxiation
• Losing a pet due to evacuation can be a devastating experience
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About LA Animal Services: The predecessor to the Los Angeles Animal Services Department of today was formed by ordinance in 1947. With the General Manager as executive, the Department is under the control of a Board of Commissioners, with five members appointed by the Mayor, and by the City Council of Los Angeles. A current organization chart of the Department is found below. For more information about the organization of Los Angeles City government, you may wish to review the City Clerk’s brochure, your Government at a Glance. http://cityclerk.lacity.org/cps/pdf/govtglnc.pdf
About Pet Safety Lady, Bark 10-4, Bark Buckle UP: Christina Selter, “Pet Safety Lady,” works closely with Fire, Police, Coast Guard and EMT personnel who support the safety program and has been featured at International Auto Shows, Pet Expos, Television, Radio, News Articles and guest speaking engagements nationwide. She is the founder of Bark Buckle UP the recognized innovative leader and experts in pet travel safety. Bark Buckle UP educates and promotes awareness for pet safety while traveling with our pets and Bark 10-4 that helps fire departments nationwide obtain the Pet Oxygen Masks to help save pets lives. http://www.petsafetylady.com and for high res photos email Bark@BarkBuckleUP.com
Kathy Davis with Los Angeles Animal Services stated, “Do not wait until disaster strikes to be prepared. Plan now for where you will take your pet and insure that you have vaccination records and a carrying cage ready for the next event. If your pet has a special diet or requires medication, keep a supply ready to go.”
The shelters are flooded each year with lost or abandon family pets. EVAC centers are not able to accommodate pets without the proper carriers.
“It’s up to you to be prepared and by planning ahead to insure your pets’ health and safety helps the whole community to be safer. Keep all of your emergency items in a small carrier or duffle bag near your crate or travel safety gear for easy access. In an emergency, you can then simply grab your Pet Pack and go!” Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter.
“Always remember, if you evacuate your home, being prepared insures better safety for the whole family”, stated Battalion Chief Jose Torres with the Santa Monica Fire Department.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!
• More than 500,000 pets are effected by fires each year and evacuations
• Over 40,000 pets each year die of smoke asphyxiation
• Losing a pet due to evacuation can be a devastating experience
###
About LA Animal Services: The predecessor to the Los Angeles Animal Services Department of today was formed by ordinance in 1947. With the General Manager as executive, the Department is under the control of a Board of Commissioners, with five members appointed by the Mayor, and by the City Council of Los Angeles. A current organization chart of the Department is found below. For more information about the organization of Los Angeles City government, you may wish to review the City Clerk’s brochure, your Government at a Glance. http://cityclerk.lacity.org/cps/pdf/govtglnc.pdf
About Pet Safety Lady, Bark 10-4, Bark Buckle UP: Christina Selter, “Pet Safety Lady,” works closely with Fire, Police, Coast Guard and EMT personnel who support the safety program and has been featured at International Auto Shows, Pet Expos, Television, Radio, News Articles and guest speaking engagements nationwide. She is the founder of Bark Buckle UP the recognized innovative leader and experts in pet travel safety. Bark Buckle UP educates and promotes awareness for pet safety while traveling with our pets and Bark 10-4 that helps fire departments nationwide obtain the Pet Oxygen Masks to help save pets lives. http://www.petsafetylady.com and for high res photos email Bark@BarkBuckleUP.com
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Pet Oxygen Masks Delivered by Bark 10-4 Program Oct 1-15th 2009
Bark10-4 announces the Fire Departments that received pet oxygen masks during the first two weeks of National Fire Safety Month Pet Oxygen Mask campaign to get a Pet Mask on every fire truck nationwide.
Bark 10-4, Bark Buckle UP, Pet Safety Lady and SurgiVet all joined forces for the first time EVER on a national program to get the much needed pet oxygen mask into the hands of the fire departments across America.
See the list below to see if one was donated to your local Fire Department or donate one today by visiting www.Bark10-4.com
October 1-15th donors across America get the pet oxygen mask to fire departments in their communities and by doing so increased the chances of survival rate for pets affected by fires.
Palatine IL FD
Nipomo CA FD Station 20
New Melle MO FD
Normal IL FD
Matthews NC FD
Georgetwon Twp IN Fire Dept
New Melle MN FD
St Clair Shores MI FD
Sterling Heights MI FD
Wayland MI FD
Sierra Fire Protection District NV #30
Nofca Holy Twp MI Fire Dept
Canton, MI Fire Dept
Lincoln Park MI FD
Upton MA FD
Stillwater MN FD
Ronkonkoma Fire Dept
Perryville MO FD
Greenlawn NY Volunteer Fire Dept
Milford MI FD
City of Sidney OH Fire Dept
FDNY
Butler Township OH Fire Dept
Wissahickon PA Fire Company
Forty Fort Borough PA Fire Dept
Frisco TX FD
Houston TX FD
Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept VA Station 408
Dayton OH FD
Phillipsburg OH FD
Town of Langdon Fire Dept NH
Bethel Twp Fire Dept OH
Anna Fire Dept OH
Massillon Fire Dept OH
Slater Chemical Fire Co Glenham, NY
Tipp City Fire Dept OH
Chicago Fire Dept
Decker Canyon/Malibu Fire Station CA
Los Angeles Fire Dept #88
Sherman Oaks, CA
Los Angeles Fire Department
Van Nuys CA
Farmington Hills MI FD
St Louis IL Fire Dept
Brooklyn MI FC, Station 2
Brighton MA FD
Silver Spring MD Volunteer Fire
Vadalia OH FD Fire Admin
Center Harbor Fire Dep NH
Huber Heights OH FD
Los Angeles, Fire Dept Encino
Collinsville IL Fire Dept #1
Garden City MI FD
Englewood OH FD
Lyndhurst Fire Dept NJ
Birmingham Fire Depart AL
Wildwood Crest Fire Dept NJ
Los Angeles Country Fire Dept
Marina Del Rey CA
Southgate MI FD
Fire Dept Fort Myers Fl
West Caldwell NJ Volunteer FD
Morgan Hill FD Los Gatos CA
Woodland FD Woodland CA
Kingman AZ Admin Building
West Grove FD PA
Denton NC Volunteer FD
Elephant Butte Fire Dept
Newbury Fire Department NH
Highland Twp. Fire Depart MI
Maine Windsor Volunteer FD
Orlando FL FD
Pleasant Beach FD NJ
Crooked Creek Township Volunteer Fire Depart NC
Westminster FD MD
Manitowish Waters FD WI
Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Depart MD
Apopka Fire Chief's FL
Seminole County Fire Dept FL
Bark 10-4, Bark Buckle UP, Pet Safety Lady and SurgiVet all joined forces for the first time EVER on a national program to get the much needed pet oxygen mask into the hands of the fire departments across America.
See the list below to see if one was donated to your local Fire Department or donate one today by visiting www.Bark10-4.com
October 1-15th donors across America get the pet oxygen mask to fire departments in their communities and by doing so increased the chances of survival rate for pets affected by fires.
Palatine IL FD
Nipomo CA FD Station 20
New Melle MO FD
Normal IL FD
Matthews NC FD
Georgetwon Twp IN Fire Dept
New Melle MN FD
St Clair Shores MI FD
Sterling Heights MI FD
Wayland MI FD
Sierra Fire Protection District NV #30
Nofca Holy Twp MI Fire Dept
Canton, MI Fire Dept
Lincoln Park MI FD
Upton MA FD
Stillwater MN FD
Ronkonkoma Fire Dept
Perryville MO FD
Greenlawn NY Volunteer Fire Dept
Milford MI FD
City of Sidney OH Fire Dept
FDNY
Butler Township OH Fire Dept
Wissahickon PA Fire Company
Forty Fort Borough PA Fire Dept
Frisco TX FD
Houston TX FD
Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept VA Station 408
Dayton OH FD
Phillipsburg OH FD
Town of Langdon Fire Dept NH
Bethel Twp Fire Dept OH
Anna Fire Dept OH
Massillon Fire Dept OH
Slater Chemical Fire Co Glenham, NY
Tipp City Fire Dept OH
Chicago Fire Dept
Decker Canyon/Malibu Fire Station CA
Los Angeles Fire Dept #88
Sherman Oaks, CA
Los Angeles Fire Department
Van Nuys CA
Farmington Hills MI FD
St Louis IL Fire Dept
Brooklyn MI FC, Station 2
Brighton MA FD
Silver Spring MD Volunteer Fire
Vadalia OH FD Fire Admin
Center Harbor Fire Dep NH
Huber Heights OH FD
Los Angeles, Fire Dept Encino
Collinsville IL Fire Dept #1
Garden City MI FD
Englewood OH FD
Lyndhurst Fire Dept NJ
Birmingham Fire Depart AL
Wildwood Crest Fire Dept NJ
Los Angeles Country Fire Dept
Marina Del Rey CA
Southgate MI FD
Fire Dept Fort Myers Fl
West Caldwell NJ Volunteer FD
Morgan Hill FD Los Gatos CA
Woodland FD Woodland CA
Kingman AZ Admin Building
West Grove FD PA
Denton NC Volunteer FD
Elephant Butte Fire Dept
Newbury Fire Department NH
Highland Twp. Fire Depart MI
Maine Windsor Volunteer FD
Orlando FL FD
Pleasant Beach FD NJ
Crooked Creek Township Volunteer Fire Depart NC
Westminster FD MD
Manitowish Waters FD WI
Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Depart MD
Apopka Fire Chief's FL
Seminole County Fire Dept FL
Thursday, October 15, 2009
SleepyPod gets demonstrated by Pet Safety Lady
Check out Pet Safety Lady and learn how to secure small dogs, cats or other small animals in the car with SleepyPod car seat, carrier, bed.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October National Fire Safety Month Includes Pets
Pet Safety Lady launched the national program Bark 10-4 to get pet oxygen masks on every fire truck across America. October she delivered more then 2000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments nationwide.
Check out the PSA
Check out the PSA
Crate your pets for safety while traveling with pets
Pet Safety Lady shows how easy it is to travel safely with pets in crates, but don't forget the crate needs to be tethered too! Be Smart Ride Safe
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Pet Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation
Have your pet pack ready!
First things first, to prepare for an emergency start with a plan... not just for how to leave, but what you will need to have with you to keep your pet safe, warm, fed, healthy and as calm as possible.
The PETS Act of 2006 (Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act) requires local and state emergency preparedness authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in the event of a major disaster of evacuation. However, it is up to YOU to be prepared, and by planning ahead you ensure your pets' safety and health.
Keep all of your emergency items in a small carrier or duffle bag near your crate or travel safety gear for easy access. In an emergency, you can then simply grab your Pet Pack and go! And always remember, if you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!
If you are at work when the evacuation occurs, have your neighbor's contact information on you (make sure they are up for the task ahead of time) so you can send them in to retrieve your pet and emergency Pet Pack. They will need to be able to access your home (maybe make a set of keys for them) or permission to remove a window. Your Pet Pack should be easily accessible and this person should know your pet, as he or she may become scared if a stranger comes into your home. Have all of this in writing for them and each of you keep a copy.
Now for the pre-planning stages, get started with getting things out that you would need to pack:
➤Extra leash and collar or harness with current ID tag
➤Bedding (this can be as simple as an old towel or sheet)
➤Food for minimum of three days in ziplock bags, snacks (if canned food keep an opener in your pack) and be sure to mark the expirations dates with permanent ink
➤Medicines if applicable (mark expirations dates with permanent ink)
➤First aid kit (or make your own)
➤Disposable waste baggies
➤Clean fresh water (keep track of expiration dates)
➤Travel bowls (2)
➤Current ID tag/Chip (must keep updated when you move or change phone numbers)
➤Copy of your pet's medical & vaccination records (keep in zip lock bag)
➤Toy or chew products to help them stay calmer and preoccupied
➤Pet Safety Kit with your pets photo from Bark Buckle UP
➤Pet's insurance policy keep policy (keep copy with your medical records)
➤Make sure to check for and replace expired products on a regular basis
➤Mark your carrier with you and your pet's information with permanent ink
➤In flood areas, have a PFD (pet flotation devise - doggie life vest)
➤In fire area, have an extra towel that you can get wet and put over your crate to help with bad air or smoke
➤Towels or paper towels for quick clean ups
➤List of family or friends where you can go to stay, including phone numbers, addresses and a list of pet friendly hotels or pet boarding facilities out of your area
➤List of friends or family who are allowed to remove your pet or pick your pet up if you are unable to and supply to the facility with phone numbers and your signature
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL DISASTER STRIKES TO BE PREPARED.
First things first, to prepare for an emergency start with a plan... not just for how to leave, but what you will need to have with you to keep your pet safe, warm, fed, healthy and as calm as possible.
The PETS Act of 2006 (Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act) requires local and state emergency preparedness authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in the event of a major disaster of evacuation. However, it is up to YOU to be prepared, and by planning ahead you ensure your pets' safety and health.
Keep all of your emergency items in a small carrier or duffle bag near your crate or travel safety gear for easy access. In an emergency, you can then simply grab your Pet Pack and go! And always remember, if you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!
If you are at work when the evacuation occurs, have your neighbor's contact information on you (make sure they are up for the task ahead of time) so you can send them in to retrieve your pet and emergency Pet Pack. They will need to be able to access your home (maybe make a set of keys for them) or permission to remove a window. Your Pet Pack should be easily accessible and this person should know your pet, as he or she may become scared if a stranger comes into your home. Have all of this in writing for them and each of you keep a copy.
Now for the pre-planning stages, get started with getting things out that you would need to pack:
➤Extra leash and collar or harness with current ID tag
➤Bedding (this can be as simple as an old towel or sheet)
➤Food for minimum of three days in ziplock bags, snacks (if canned food keep an opener in your pack) and be sure to mark the expirations dates with permanent ink
➤Medicines if applicable (mark expirations dates with permanent ink)
➤First aid kit (or make your own)
➤Disposable waste baggies
➤Clean fresh water (keep track of expiration dates)
➤Travel bowls (2)
➤Current ID tag/Chip (must keep updated when you move or change phone numbers)
➤Copy of your pet's medical & vaccination records (keep in zip lock bag)
➤Toy or chew products to help them stay calmer and preoccupied
➤Pet Safety Kit with your pets photo from Bark Buckle UP
➤Pet's insurance policy keep policy (keep copy with your medical records)
➤Make sure to check for and replace expired products on a regular basis
➤Mark your carrier with you and your pet's information with permanent ink
➤In flood areas, have a PFD (pet flotation devise - doggie life vest)
➤In fire area, have an extra towel that you can get wet and put over your crate to help with bad air or smoke
➤Towels or paper towels for quick clean ups
➤List of family or friends where you can go to stay, including phone numbers, addresses and a list of pet friendly hotels or pet boarding facilities out of your area
➤List of friends or family who are allowed to remove your pet or pick your pet up if you are unable to and supply to the facility with phone numbers and your signature
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL DISASTER STRIKES TO BE PREPARED.
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