It’s National Hug Your Dog Day! Experts say that pet fostering and adoptions are up 700% while we’re #stayinghome. Pets are family too, and are vulnerable to the same safety risks as their humans. #DYK 500,000 pets are injured by smoke inhalation and 40,000 die each year due to home fires? Here are some tips to help keep your 4-legged family safe: • Home Alone - When leaving pets home alone, keep them in areas or rooms near entrances where firefighters can easily find them. • Chewing Cords - Some pets are chewers (especially puppies!), so watch to make sure they don’t chew through electrical cords! • Escape Plan - Pets should always be considered in your family’s evacuation plan, know their hiding spots! • Keep Away - More than 1,000 home fires each year are started by our fur-ever friends. Keep curious pets away from stoves and countertops, and move items they can knock over. • Window Clings - Consider a window cling for your front window that shows the number of pets in the home – th...