October 24, 2025

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Keep Fido Safe This Halloween

Humans love Halloween. It's always so much fun to see the creative costumes and the joy the children are having running from house to house Trick or Treating. But for Fido, not so much! A night of constant doorbell ringing, strange sights and lots of groups roaming around in the dark...it can turn your pet's night into a nightmare.

Here are some simple pet safety tips that everyone can follow:

• Keep your pets inside and away from pranksters

• Better yet, confine them in a room with music or the TV playing and away from the front door

• Absolutely no candy – save it for the Trick or Treater's

• Keep lit pumpkins and candles out of the reach of Fido and his wagging tail

• Try your pet's costume on before the big night and if it creates anxiety for Fido, rethink it

• Make sure your pet's identification is current, just in case she does get out

Happy Halloween everyone!

Check out some of our readers' pets in their Halloween costumes