Protecting Pets from Home Fires
July 17th, 2008 Posted in Pets GuideDuring a news conference tomorrow at the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department in Greenbelt, Maryland, officials will offer lifesaving tips and cite a recent AKC study which indicates 88 percent of pet owners consider pets to be valued family members. They also will explain how home fire monitoring systems, in addition to smoke alarms, can better protect pets left inside while owners are away from the home.
That’s something Sammie Miller of Sierra Vista, Ariz. knows well. One Sunday morning, while Miller was at church, her home filled with smoke after a pot of beans simmering on the stove, boiled over. Her beloved cat, Peaches, was alone inside the house while Miller’s two dogs were outside. Miller had an ADT-monitored smoke detector and firefighters arrived just in time to save Peaches. “I am grateful for the heroic firefighters who rescued Peaches,” said Miller. “Along with smoke alarms, I encourage everyone to have a home fire monitoring system.”
“Both smoke alarms and fire monitoring systems are highly effective for saving lives,” said Heather Schafer, NVFC Executive Director. “With volunteers comprising nearly three-quarters of the firefighters in the U.S., our organization wholeheartedly supports efforts to raise awareness about preventing both human and pet deaths and injuries as a result of home fires.”
People should be extra vigilant about practicing escape procedures for all family members, including pets. They should also equip their homes with the latest in fire-safety technology, especially during the summer when more families are away from their homes.
“One of the hallmarks of responsible dog ownership is keeping pets safe and planning for unexpected emergencies, including house fires,” said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Each year as part of AKC’s Responsible Dog Ownership Day Celebration in September, we educate first-time dog owners about what dog ownership entails. This year we are pleased to distribute ADT pet alert ‘window clings’ at our events in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina to focus attention on how to potentially save pets’ lives.”
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