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Marilyn Hendrickson

MEOW Cat Rescue

Every summer, scores of unsuspecting pet parents unknowingly put their beloved pets at risk when they open their windows to the warm summer weather. Doors are opened to allow a breeze from the upper deck or balcony.

How can something so pleasant be dangerous? Cats in particular may be fascinated and intrigued by a passing bird, a bug, a wind-blown leaf. While many people believe cats have uncanny powers of balance, can judge distance and always land on their

feet, this is simply not true. Cats often fall out of

open windows and off of open decks and balconies. Even a short fall of only one or two stories can cause shattered jaws, punctured lungs, broken legs or pelvises — even death.

These acrobatic daredevils come crashing down to the ground with such frequency that the veterinary pro-fession has a name for it — High Rise Syndrome (HRS).

What pet parents need to know is that with a little

forethought, this is com-pletely preventable. Here are some tips to combat HRS:

• Install snug and sturdy screens on each window

so you and your cat can enjoy the fresh air of sum-mertime.

• When a screen develops a hole, repair or replace it immediately. Cats can slip through or use claws to en-large tiny spaces.

• Before allowing your cat out on a balcony or terrace, check that it cannot fit through the ironwork or jump to an unprotected railing. If a cat can fit its head through an opening, its body usually can go through as well.

• Use deck netting or wire mesh to ensure safety, and only allow the cat ac-cess to the deck when prop-

erly supervised. Better yet, use a screen door to secure your deck and always keep kitty inside.

• If construction or service work leaves a wall with an opening to the outside, keep your cat out of the area.

Most people who have lost a cat to a fall believed their cat knew its limits or would never venture beyond her boundaries. An accident can happen in an instant. We owe it to our pets to provide a safe home for them. Look around you. Then make the necessary adjustments to ensure your cat’s safety so it can amaze you with its indoor acrobat-ics for years to come.Marilyn Hendrickson is the head of donor recognition of MEOW Cat Rescue. For more information, go to http://www.meowcatrescue.org.

don’t tempt your furry daredevil with open windows

While many people believe cats have uncanny powers of balance, can

judge distance and always land on their

feet, this is simply not true.