July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day. Here’s what you can do to ensure that your pet and home are safe from flames and smoke.
Remember the tale of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow? Yes, the one rumored to have knocked over a lantern while being milked. It ultimately started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that leveled thousands of buildings and killed 300 residents. What could she have done differently? Well, her decision to set an open flame by the back end of a restless cow in a barn full of dry straw would have been a good place to start!
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What about you? What steps have you taken to safeguard your home from determined dogs and curious kitties that are as ignorant to the perils of fire as Chicago’s bossy? With July 15 marking National Pet Fire Safety Day, and stats showing approximately 1,000 house fires are started by our little guys each year, it’s time to take a pro-active approach to safeguarding your home.
Prevent:
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Mary Simpson is an animal-loving writer and communications professional. A soft touch for anything stray, she shares her century home with an eclectic collection of rescues that include orange tabby Chico, tuxedo Simon, and jet black Owen. She enjoys running, politics, exploring local wine regions and is an avid supporter of the “shop local” movement.
