Animal shelter warns owners: secure pets, avoid candy and glow sticks this Halloween

Oct 29, 2026

A local shelter coordinator urged pet owners to keep chocolate, raisins and glow sticks away from animals, update microchip information, use Petco Love Lost registration and bring proof of ownership to reclaim lost pets.

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Kendra Bridal, education and volunteer coordinator with Hitchcock Road Bridal Services, urged pet owners to plan ahead for Halloween by keeping candy, glow sticks and decorations away from animals and securing pets indoors or in a quiet room to reduce stress.

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