Dogs & Space Heaters Are Not Friends

Yesterday we mentioned a very important warning to each and every one of you out there that just so happens to live anywhere your dog might be a little chilly.  Today, we’re issuing yet another warning to those very same people.  Man, not to be a total downer but when we read articles about accidents like the one we had yesterday, and the one I just read about today, I can’t help but warn all of my canine loving companions out there!

Today’s warning is about another method of heating you or your pets up:  Space Heaters.  The warning is simple:  Do Not Leave Your Space Heaters Unattended…EVER!  Dogs and space heaters can be some of the greatest enemies, well, ever.  An unattended space heater, if tipped overy by a dog, can start massive house fires.  Don’t believe me, just ask the family of two dogs in Hilton, New York.  Here’s the jist of what went down:

“A space heater sparked an accidental fire this morning in an apartment building in Hilton…Firefighters rescued two dogs from the apartment. One dog was initially unresponsive, but improved when firefighters gave the animal oxygen.”

Yikes.  Nevertheless, now you know, no electric blankets, and no space heaters if you’re going to be leaving the house at all.  Keep those beautiful dogs safe, keep your house safe, and find better ways to keep warm this year!

Related posts:

1. Monday Morning Warning: Never Use Electric Blankets For Dogs!