We are heading in to a cold snap for the next few days before things warm up for the weekend. So as we all hunker down under blankets & on the heat vents be sure to do a safety check! Whether you have a traditional fireplace, or a corn stove take care that your pets don’t get hurt. We are all tempted to crowd right up against that warm air, but corn stoves are made of metal and get HOT, and fireplaces can have sparks jump out. If you are using space heaters to keep your living room space warm without turning up your thermostat be VERY careful that they are not knocked over & start a fire, or that your dog gets too close & their hair gets burned. The extra cords of space heaters & Christmas lights can get accidentally pulled with dogs playing inside, and many space heaters are still HOT even if they turn off when tipped and can burn carpet or rugs before they cool. Make sure corn stove, extension, & space heater cords are OUT of your dog’s reach & if you have a dog under a year you are making sure to DIRECTLY SUPERVISE that they aren’t chewing on them, causing a fire or electrocuting themselves. Some people have heated mats for their dogs, so this is a good time to check to make sure they are in good repair: no frays, or internal “guts” visible, if it has a cord that hasn’t been damaged, evaluate how/where it’s plugged in. Stay Warm & Stay Safe!!
