Hints From Heloise

Sat., Oct. 19, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I work for an animal protection organization in Washington, D.C., and I’ve compiled tips on safeguarding companion animals. I thought you might wish to share these Halloween tips with your readers.

Keep animals, especially black cats, inside on the night before and on Halloween.

Keep dogs indoors too. Some children think letting dogs out of their yard is a great Halloween trick, but it’s a terrifying experience for the dog who becomes lost, running from the noise and strangely dressed people.

Put animals in a secure room during trick-or-treat time. Cats can quickly slip out the front door, and dogs sometimes try to bite unsuspecting children, thinking they’re intruders.

Don’t take dogs trick or treating, as they can become frightened by laughing and screaming children and run off or bite someone. -Paula Moore, Rockville, Md.

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