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Pet parents who love Halloween, listen up: The 11th Annual DogWatch Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest is here! Starting today, share a photo of your dog in his or her costume in the comments on the post on our Facebook page or via Instagram using the hashtag #DogWatchHalloween2024. Cats and other pet photos are welcome too. Please also include your pet’s name and breed. On Halloween day, we’ll announce the winners!

For the first place winner, we’ll make a $500 donation in your name to the pet charity of your choice, plus you will receive either a gift basket filled with $75 worth of dog treats, toys and goodies OR your choice of a DogWatch Dog Training Collar. It’s a win-win!

Selected runners-ups will also receive prizes and have their photos shared on our blog and social media, so stay tuned.

The contest ends at 11:59PM EST on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 31, 2024 on our Facebook page and right here on DogTails. Check out previous years’ submissions for inspiration. We look forward to seeing your dogs in their Halloween finery!

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Our pets count on us for an awful lot, and that includes keeping them safe in situations they may not fully understand. No pet owner wants to think about their pet experiencing the anxiety and uncertainty of an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster. However, it is always best to be prepared in the event one happens.

Preparing an emergency to-go kit for your pet in advance means it’s always on hand in the event you need it, removing the need to gather items quickly when emergencies happen and the possibility of missing or forgetting vital pet care necessities.

Here’s everything you need to create an emergency to-go kit that will help keep your pet safe in any scenario.

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You may have seen stories in the news recently about dogs who suddenly died after swimming in lakes, ponds or rivers containing blue-green algae. To avoid a similar tragedy happening to your pet, we’ve compiled the following information about this poisonous algae and what you can do to protect your pets. Read post »

We love receiving photos and videos from our DogWatch customers, and have been proudly showing them off on our Facebook and Instagram pages as part of our “DogWatch Dog of the Day” series. 2024 marks 10 years since our very first DogWatch Dog of the Day, and we want to celebrate with you!

Starting Friday, June 21, 2024 through Monday, July 22, 2024, share a photo or video of your pet having fun this summer, and they’ll have a chance to be featured in an upcoming #DogWatchDogOfTheDay post AND you’ll have a chance to win one of two K9 Medic Kits courtesy of DogWatch Inc.!*

It’s super easy to participate – all you need to do is to take a photo or video of your pet enjoying their freedom! There are three ways to share your photos and videos with us:

• Share them our Facebook page or;
• Post them on Instagram and tag us (@DogWatchFence), or;
• Email us your photo or video!

Enter today, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a daily dose of happy pups enjoying their freedom!

Contest Guidelines/Disclaimer

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