National Pet Fire Safety Day 2023- Educating Owners About The Safety Of Their Pets In Case Of A Fire

Every year National Pet Fire Safety Day is observed in the United States on the 15^th of July. The aim of the day is to educate pet owners on how to keep their pets safe in case of a fire. An estimated 500,000 pets are affected by home fires each year which can be reduced if their owners are provided with the correct prevention measures for their safety. This article provides important details about National Pet Fire Safety Day 2023 such as its significance, history, celebration, and much more.

National Pet Fire Safety Day Upcoming Events

Below mentioned are the upcoming dates for National Pet Fire Safety Day for the next 5 years.

National Pet Fire Safety Day 2023 Overview

Significance of National Pet Fire Safety Day

For many people, pets are just like a member of their family and in case of emergencies, they not just think of their own lives but of their pets as well. House fires are one of the most common occurrences in the US with more than 300,000 cases of fire every year. For pet owners, it, therefore, becomes crucial to include fire prevention plans and rescue alerts for their pets. To educate people about this, every year July 15^th is observed as National Pet Fire Safety Day. The day also raises awareness about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provides proven prevention measures to ensure their safety.

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History of the National Pet Fire Safety Day

National Pet Fire Safety Day was established in the year 2009 by the American Kennel Club in association with ADT Security Services. The first National Pet Fire Safety Day was celebrated on July 15, 2009, and has been observed every year since then. The main purpose of the day was to educate pet owners on how to take steps to prevent fires and to plan for unexpected emergencies effectively.

Celebration of National Pet Fire Safety Day 2023

Visit the website www.adt.com/pets or any nearby AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days events to get a free window cling for your pets. Window clings provide the best way to let rescuers know about the number of pets you have in your house so that they can be rescued effectively. If your fire evacuation plan does not already include your pets, it is time to revise your plan. Pet proofing the home and developing pet-friendly escape routes are some of the best ways to ensure their safety. Raise awareness about this day and pet fire safety through social media hashtags. Organize meetings with your friends and families to discuss more ways of keeping pets safe in case of home-based fires.

Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires

Here are some simple tips for pet owners to keep their pets safe in case of a fire:

• Make sure that your pets are not left unattended around an open flame or they cannot reach stove knobs or loose wires from where they can unknowingly start a fire. 
• Before you leave home, make sure to thoroughly check and extinguish any open flame.
• Install smoke detectors in your house with monitors so that you can alert rescuers about the location of your pets in case a fire starts.
• In case you have to leave your pets alone at home, keep them near an entrance or any such place where rescuers can easily find them.
• Always be prepared for fires by keeping leashes ready in case you need to evacuate. You won’t get the time to find a leash or collar once the fire has already started.
• Make sure to hang a pet window cling with the number of pets mentioned so that when firefighters enter for rescue, no pet is left behind.

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