Pet Safety: One Simple Trick to Avoid Lost Animals

We talk a lot on our Facebook page about planning ahead, thinking proactively, and how to ensure safety is always a priority in our homes. The reality is that it takes just seconds for a dog or cat to slip past us - even when we're being careful - especially with visitors, small children, etc. Despite our best efforts, furry friends often manage to get loose, so today we're going to look at a simple way to prevent front door escapes.

"Prevention is the best option" ~ This helpful reminder comes to us from the amazing folks at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin, who for years have been a brilliant resource for recovery of missing pets. Their basic, preventative measure could be a real lifesaver, enclosing the space around a front door to keep animals from bolting out. Pictured here is a tension-style barrier shown here in a hallway, or you could also use a free-standing gate design to secure the area around the doorway, which may wind up being the difference between an escape or keeping your pet safely home.

The second image shown below from the Sheltie Rescue group on Facebook, is another reminder that placing a barrier can be a huge help in keeping furry family members safe. Just a little planning - even if you have well trained animals - can make all the difference when the door opens for a delivery person or neighbor, as any dog may spy something exciting and bolt right out the door.

When we adopt a mindset geared towards "prevention of risky situations".....we lessen the chances of a loose, terrified animal. Small hacks, such as limiting acess to potential escape routes, help plan for potential issues while training our brains to always look around and evaluate safety standards, and that's a winning scenario.

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Established in 2011 as Delmarva's original lost pet network, we now cover Sussex County, Delaware along with the lower eastern shore of Maryland and Accomack & Northampton Counties in Virginia.