FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: October 12, 2004
Public Service Information CONTACT: Ricky Whitman
Public Relations Director
626-792-7151 ext.113HUMANE SOCIETY OFFERS HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Pasadena, CA - Halloween is a fun time for most but it can be a scary and dangerous time for your pets. The constant noise, dangling decorations, and goblins at the door can spook even the most well-adjusted animal. Even if your pet is good with people, keep them safe in the back room during peak Trick-or-Treating hours. Costumed visitors can frighten your animals and the continuous opening of the door can be a chance for escape.
If your pet is up for joining in, make sure the costume does not interfere with peripheral vision, or cover the nose or mouth. Also, do not restrict airflow by tying a costume around the neck. Remember, no tricks or treats for your pets unless they are meant for the animals - candies can be harmful and potentially deadly for your pets. Never give chocolate to your pets!
Scarier than witches and ghosts is the abuse inflicted on animals. Black cats tend to be bigger targets for those lured by Halloween myths but all animals are vulnerable to malicious pranks and abuse. If you see anything suspicious or dangerous regarding animals, please call The Pasadena Humane Society at 626/792.7151 or your local police or animal control department.
In order to keep Halloween high jinks to a minimum, no black cats or kittens will be adopted out of the Pasadena Humane Society from Monday, October 18 through Wednesday, November 3, 2004. All other cats and kittens will be available for adoption. We are still running our special adoption-offer of one cat or kitten or $45 and the second cat or kitten for just $10 more.