Winter can be hazardous for people living in cold-weather regions – and for our four-legged friends. To help keep pets safe this winter, Morton Salt’sSafe-T-Pet® brand ice melt and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced a public service campaign that kicks off on the first day of winter, Dec. 22, (and runs through January 2012) with “National Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day.”
As part of the campaign, Morton is making a $20,000 donation to the ASPCA to help continue its life-saving work and provide resources to pet owners on pet wellness.
In addition, for every unique Facebook fan “like” received on Morton’s Facebook page from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31, 2012, Morton will donate $1 to the ASPCA, up to $55,000. This additional funding from Morton will be used by the ASPCA to raise awareness about the importance of proper winter pet care and safety.
“Pet owners should know the importance of keeping their furry friends safe during the winter, which is what we hope to raise awareness about by teaming up with Morton for this public service campaign,” said Elysia Howard, vice president of marketing and licensing for the ASPCA.
“The world looks different to pets when it’s covered in ice and snow. We are proud to offer animal enthusiasts a chloride-free ice melt that’s safer for pets in cold weather areas, and now by collaborating with the ASPCA on the ‘National Keep Pets Safe in Winter’ campaign, we hope to make a bigger difference in the lives of millions of pets and their owners.”
Low awareness of household hazards and prevention measures drive too many pet injuries and fatalities each year. Some quick guidelines for winter pet safety include:
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Using pet-friendly (salt free and chloride free) ice melters such as Morton® Safe-T-Pet®.
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Keeping anti-freeze high on shelves in sealed containers and quickly cleaning any spills/leakage.
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Limiting outdoor time for pets when temperatures drop below freezing.
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Checking warm spots on cars, such as hoods, where animals might seek shelter from the cold.
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Keeping pets on a leash, especially dogs, which can become disoriented or lost when once familiar surroundings are covered in ice and snow; and
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Making sure pets are wearing identification tags and proper outerwear as needed.
More tips and information can be found on the Morton Salt Website and Follow Morton Salt on Facebook or check out the ASPCA on the Web or on Facebook or Twitter.
The amazing people at Morton Salt decided to put together a prize pack for one lucky 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom reader; we all want to make sure that our beloved four legged family members are safe this Winter Season; so be sure to enter this amazing Pet Giveaway below.
The Prize pack includes:
- Safe-T-Pet mini jugs
- Ice scraper
- Fleece blankets
- Retractable leash
- Dog paw-shaped USBs
- Paper hang tag
- Sharpies
What an amazing Prize pack and I’m super excited to be able to give this away to one lucky reader. Being a mommy of two amazing Pup’s I know all to well how hard winter can be on our Fur Babies. Growing up in Germany I remember very well how my Yorki suffered through the snow and cold weather and his paws sure hurt with all the salt that wasn’t pet safe. I’m so excited that there finally is an alternative to keep our pets safe and pain free… Winter can be very dangerous on our beloved pets, so keep them safe this year an every year, so they can enjoy the Winter Season for a long time to come…..
I received the same prize pack as my winner for posting. All information was provided to me by Morton Salt or their PR company; the prize pack will be mailed directly through the PR company to the winner; Facebook is not associated with this giveaway and is hereby released from any and all Liability.
April Brenay says
Feed your dog a good dog food like Wellness, it will keep their coats in better condition for the cold weather 🙂
Jessica says
Limit you dogs exposure to the cold elements.
debbie says
Don’t leave your dog outside or in the car for too long.
Patti Hess says
Keep your dog or cat away from chemicals in the home or outside…especcially anti freeze that maybe on the ground
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thanks
karen M says
Arthritis can flare up in the cold weather for your pets, I keep a hot water bottle under a blanket or a heating pad while supervised under the heating pad to help out with the stiffness and pain
Deb K says
I make sure that I have a coat on them when it gets cold!
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Cheryl W says
We try to make sure our animals have nice cozy beds.
Monique Rizzo says
We bring them inside at night, and make sure they always have water.
Thanks for the chance.
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Allison Downes says
I always have sweaters to keep them extra warm
Kathy Davis says
Make sure they have plenty of fresh water and hay in kennel.
Dani says
We make sure to clean our dogs paws after they have been outside so any salt does not irritate their paw pads.
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maria says
Clean their paws and take them inside at night.
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Make sure they still get their flea and tick even in winter
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Jessica Barnett says
If the weather is really cold make sure your animals arn’t outside too long
lisa kay says
I put little dog booties on him before he goes out to keep his little paws safe and warm…
Tammy Lynch Sigond says
my dogs are have fleece hoodies for outside in upstate NY
Janice Crespo says
Make sure they get plenty to drink and have a safe, warm place to relax 🙂
Christian Nunez says
It’s smart to know when it’s just too cold to have a pet out for too long. I try to avoid walking them at night during the cold months.
Jill Myrick says
We have installed a doggie door from the outside into our laundry room so that our dogs can come in to get out of the cold and stay warm.
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Shannon Gallagher says
Don’t leave your pet outside for too long!!
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angela cisco says
I keep my pets indoors, during the winter months. When they must go outside to use the bathroom I try to make it quick.
amy deeter says
keep them in a warm coat
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Laura Emerson says
Don’t keep them out in the cold as they need to be as warm as we do.
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Tonya Dean says
We like to leave a blanket or 2 on the floors in the winter they like to snuggle down in them after being outside.
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Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
I keep my dogs safe by putting a coat on them when it gets below freezing and then drying their paws off to get snow clumps out of the fur there when they come back in.
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aj harris says
Even in winter I don’t leave them in the car for very long.
Renee G says
Check their water at least a couple of times a day to make sure that it is not completely frozen.
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Pauline M says
Always clean their paws off after flolicking in the snow. Snow chunks in their paws really hurt!
loni says
Make sure not to leave your pet outside in the winter…it can be very dangerous not to mention cruel!
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Charlene Kuser says
Regularly check your pet’s water to make sure it’s not frozen.
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Bill says
a good idea for the furry family friends