Tagg the Pet Tracker is an excellent and EASY option to give pet owners peace of mind.  It is a GPS tracking system for your pet and is unlike any other product out there.  It puts the owner in control of their pets whereabouts.  In a matter of minutes, you can identify where your lost pet is on a map. Only available at Tagg.com.

2.      Chocolate, Candy and other Yummies- By all means, all candy, especially chocolate is a big NO NO for Felix and Fido. Chocolate is toxic to a pet’s system and can have fatal results. Not to mention, the wrappers, foil, twist ties, etc. surrounding the candy can cause choking or may lodge in the pet’s intestines.

However, if you want to give your pet a sweet treat, try your hand at making them carob brownies!  Carob is actually a legume and is full of vitamins A,  a series of B vitamins, D and minerals.  It also has fiber and pectin and is low in sodium.  a safe sweet and therapeutic alternative. 

3.      Candles- We all know that Fido’s tail can whip around as fast as a category two hurricane and will take out anything in it’s path. If you have cats, no space is off limits.  Please keep all lit candles far out of your dogs range. And definitely remember to extinguish candles prior to leaving your home.  

Better yet, use a wickless candle like this one.  I have pretty much eliminated candles from my home and exclusively use no wick candles.  Scentsy.

4.      Trick or Treaters- Costumes and excited kids may cause your pet to bolt out of an open door or perhaps become scared/nervous leading to unwanted results.  The best precaution is to not let Fido greet trick or treaters without being on the other end of his leash or not at all.  Nervous or overly excited pets are better left in a cozy room with all of their favorite things while you are greeting trick or treaters or hosting a Halloween party. They will feel much better and you will not take the chance of your otherwise friendly FiFi becoming snappish.

A few must haves for their room is a long lasting treat (antler), twist n treat toy, comfy bed, water.  Natural anti anxiety remedies would be rescue remedy or thundershirt.

5.  Costumes- If you choose to dress your pet this season, please make sure that their costume is not constricting in any way. If the costume includes a mask, please ensure that the eyeholes are wide enough not to impede Fido’s peripheral vision. Limited vision could cause your dog to become nervous and potentially act out of the norm. Give your pet extra water when dressed as he may become warm and try not to leave his costume on for extended periods of time.

The Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce presents: 

Halloween in the DI Village

Saturday October 29, 11am-2pm

Davis Islands Village

Fun for kids and pets!  Trick or Treating, Pictures in the Pumpkin Patch, Caricature artist, Balloon art, Halloween singalong, Face Painting, Halloween Activities (finger painting, spooky sunday bar, paw art,finger painting, temporary tattoos and more!).  Get a passport, visit each participating business, and enter to win raffle prizes!!  All in a safe environment!

Days Agenda

11-2 Pick up trick or treating passport at Wag (304 E Davis Blvd) or TeBella Tea Company (227 E Davis Blvd)

11-2 Trick-or-Treat in the village

11-2 Halloween activities for dogs and kids in the village

11-2 Caricature artist in front of Wag

11-2 Face Painting in front of TeBella Tea Company

12-1 Balloon artist and Silly Sam’s Singalong in front of TeBella Tea Company

12:30 Pet Costume Contest at Wag

1:15 Kids Costume Contest at TeBella Tea Company

Thanks to the following businesses for their support!

TeBella Tea Company, Wag Natural Pet Boutique &  Bathhouse, South Tampa Community News, Coast to Coast Insurance, Grimaldi Insurance, Italiano Insurance, Century 21 Fisher & Associates, Estela’s, Farrell’s, Island Massage and Skincare, Davis Islands Animal Clinic, The Canine Company, Tailored Pet Sitting, Slice, Serendipity, Studio Cabello, Peter O’Knight airport , Palscher Inc. and Dogma Pet Rescue!

 October 29 from 11am-1pm 

Costume contest is at 12:30pm 

Lots of treats, paw art, pictures in the pumpkin patch and trick or treating in the Davis Islands Village!  And…doggie adoptions of course!  Call 813-258-9181 for more deTails!!

We can’t wait to see Tailored Pet Sitting,  The Canine Company and Dogma Pet Rescue!  They will have fun treats and activities for dogs!