RV sign can be lifesaver for pets trapped inside

Dear Heloise: We just returned from an RV vacation in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and one of the RV owners has a sign in the vehicle’s front window indicating “In an emergency or power failure, please remove pets from inside.” We have this kind of notice on our home, but RVs are a good spot, too, because if the power goes out in the campground, they can become very hot quickly, which apparently happened to this lady before. Thanks for all your tips. Patricia, via e-mail

This is an important reminder for all who have pets. They can be harmed and die if left in any vehicle when the weather is warm, hot or even extremely cold. Heloise

Dear Readers: Therese Young of Vassalboro, Maine, sent a photo of one of her laying hens “kissing” one of her cats. Therese says, “I actually had time to get my camera and capture this cute moment!”

To “see-ze” the moment, visit www.Heloise.com. Heloise

Dear Heloise: I read a column where a reader asked about putting something on vehicle seats to keep dog hair from adhering. I thought I would share what I do. I cover the seats in my truck with fitted crib sheets. They fit perfectly! When Boo-Boo rides with me, I put a sheet on the seat. When people ride with me, I roll up the sheet and put it in a plastic bag (used only for this).

You can buy the sheets at garage sales or thrift stores to save money. Pat Harris, Rainbow, Texas

Pat, good hint. Crib sheets also make great pet bed covers, since they can easily be removed and cleaned. And, speaking of pet beds, here’s a hint from J. Kelly of Chester, N.Y:. “I clean my dog’s bedding with a small amount of diluted dish detergent. When I purchased the dog bed, I also purchased an extra cover for easy changes.” Heloise

Dear Heloise: Our three cats’ main diet is dry cat food. Once each day, we give them a treat of two spoonfuls of moist cat food. I find that the round plastic tops from food items such as cottage cheese, yogurt, etc., make ideal food dishes. When turned upside down, they have a lip around the edge that keeps the food from scooting onto the floor. They easily rinse off, are reusable and are free! Gene, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Dear Heloise: This is another unusual pet name. My grandfather, as a young man, had two hounds he named Uno (“you know”) and Ino (“I know”). When he was asked his dogs’ names, he would say, “Uno and Ino.” The person almost always replied, “You might know, but I don’t know.” Louise Robison, San Angelo, Texas

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