Strange people in even stranger clothes can frighten some pets. This will also help ensure your companion animal doesn't head for the great outdoors as soon as you open the door for visitors. Make sure your pet is wearing current I.D. tags. Lost pets with proper identification are much more likely to be returned to their owners. Halloween treats are for people - not pets.
Chocolate can be toxic for many animals and candy wrappers, lollipop sticks, etc.
Keep pumpkins out of reach of curious noses and paws. Pets may knock over a lit pumpkin and cause a fire. Despite how much fun it is for people, many pets don't enjoy getting dressed up for Halloween. If you do dress your pet, be sure that the costume doesn't interfere with the animal's ability to breath, see, hear or move. The San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A., founded in 1880, is an independent, non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty throughout all of San Diego County.