It's been a very busy start to Fire Season for Red Paw! Since January 1st we've been called 67 times for assistance, to help 73 families & 146 displaced pets! Sadly, we've also seen a rise in injuries and deaths of pets due to fires, including 3 puppies this week already!

These are tragic reminders of how important it is to not only have a fire escape plan, but to practice it with ALL family members! Please take a moment to read our Top Ten Fire Safety tips below, and share with family and friends!

Top Ten Fire Safety Tips

Have working smoke alarms on every floor of your home.
Test smoke alarms regularly.
Talk about, and practice your family's fire escape plan monthly (and include pets!).
Do not heat your home with your oven, candles, or kerosene heaters!
If you must use space heaters, make sure they are at least 3ft away (in every direction) of anything flammable, and use the kind that automatically shuts off if tipped over!
Be sure to unplug all non-essential items when you leave the house or go to sleep, including phone chargers, lamps, computers, etc.
Wear layers inside your home, and use extra blankets at night to keep warm.
Keep the water in your sink or tub dripping to avoid pipes from freezing, and never use a blowtorch or candle to try to thaw them!
If you have a fireplace, be sure it's checked regularly. Ensure embers are completely out and disposed of properly outside, away from anything flammable, before leaving the house or going to sleep.
Share these tips with your neighbors because fire spreads quickly!

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