When loving pawrent Nicole got a Dog Activity Alert on her phone, she was horrified by what she saw: her Old English Sheepdog Arya was in a terrible predicament!
Arya had been lying by the air conditioning vent, enjoying the cool breeze…but the tags on her collar had slipped through the grate and gotten stuck. When she stood up, she had taken the entire vent cover with her! As Nicole watched, the good girl clanked sadly around the house, with the huge piece of metal swinging menacingly from her collar.
Nicole rushed home right away to rescue the precious pup from her accidental new accessory and give her a big, reassuring hug. “Arya was so scared and confused when I got there!” Nicole shared. “If not for the Furbo, she would have been stuck like that for hours.”
We’re so relieved that Furbo Dog Nanny was there to save this sweet sheepdog by sending her pawrent a timely alert! Without the immediate intervention, Arya could have hit herself with the heavy metal vent cover, cut herself on a sharp edge, or even gotten a serious neck injury.
3 Tips for Avoiding Vent Accidents
As loving hoomans, we hate the thought of our furbabies getting hurt…but, sadly, vent accidents are all too common. Many dogs, like Arya, seek cool or warm air coming out of vents, and get a little too close. Arya was lucky that the vent cover came off when she got up, but dogs often find themselves trapped, with tragic results. Here are some ways to protect your own pup:
- Buy a break-away collar, which buckles with a safety clip designed to automatically pop open under pressure.
- Consider alternatives to tags, such as a stylish collar embroidered with your dog’s ID information. Or skip the collar altogether when you’re not home; just make sure your dog is microchipped, in case they decide to channel their inner Houdini while you’re gone!
- Help your dog with temperature regulation, so that they’re less motivated to snuggle up to vents: keep grooming seasonally appropriate, and maintain your home at a comfortable, uniform temperature. Be aware that different dog breeds have very different temperature needs. Fluffier furbabies, for example, can be extremely sensitive to heat.
If your dog still encounters an unexpected mishap — vent-related or otherwise! — Furbo is
here to help. Furbo saves lives around the world by sending pawrents Smart Alerts as soon as danger strikes.
Grab your Furbo right now, and start enjoying all-day peace of mind! 🐾
