Archive for October, 2004
Pets
Halloween is a favorite time of year for many people, especially those who love to partake in all of the spooktackular festivities, but unfortunately this holiday can be a nightmare for many pets, in some cases even ending in tragedy.
For pets, negative factors include increased traffic around the home, including strangers dressed in peculiar costumes, as well as the delicious treats around the house that are meant for human consumption and make pets ill when ingested. Even worse, there are accounts of pets being stolen by members of quasi-cults who cross the line and abuse animals, performing meaningless rituals involving animal torture and sacrifice.
With these risks in mind, the Suffolk County SPCA has provided these simple guidelines to make Halloween safe for your companion animals:
• Keep your pet away from the front door. Your pet may become frightened from the bell ringing all day and may dart out through the open door. Your dog may also feel the need to protect its home and owner and bite the different-looking visitors that are trick-or-treating.
