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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Hints from Heloise

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Dear Heloise: It was nice to see your column in the paper about removing collars and tags from pets while inside the house. This has happened to my dogs on a number of occasions. I was glad I was home on the last occasion as my little dachshund got her tag caught in a dog-dish stand and was terrified as she ran around the kitchen clanking the stand and trying to get away from it. Needless to say, I take the dogs’ collars off after their walk. In the past, their tags have been caught on afghans and blankets. I think more people should be notified of this possibility. – A Reader, via e-mail

Here’s another reader who shared the same story:

Sue in Vermont says: “I read your column in the Rutland Herald. I always take my dogs’ collars off when they are inside or just in our fenced yard. My little dog has chewed through several collars. A friend’s dog almost got strangled by hooking on to a recliner’s handle. Thank goodness it happened while someone was home.