Lightning: Information for Pet Owners

Your pets cannot protect themselves; it is your responsibility to help protect them. To help protect your pet from lightning:

• Don’t leave your pet outdoors.
  Do NOT leave your pet outdoors or chained to a tree during a lightning storm. Doghouses are NOT safe shelters; bring your pet inside.
• Remove any metal collars, leashes, or harnesses and replace with plastic.
  Even though metal does not attract electricity, it is a good conductor and can make injuries (i.e., burns) worse if struck.