Keeping your pet home in a secure area is best, perhaps a basement or room where the pet will not be exposed to the various "spooks and goblins" ringing the doorbell, causing them undue anxiety and stress. This avoids a pet escaping to be lost or injured and prevents the chance of someone being bitten by a frightened animal.

Lastly, a word about pets getting into the "booty." Remember that animals can get very ill eating candy, especially chocolate. So have fun and protect your pets this Halloween.

Liz Clark, Homer Animal Friends