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About Blue

Prevent Pet Suffocation

Blue was our beautiful and loving young rescue-dog who livened up our household with his playful spirit and precocious antics. Sadly, Blue died tragically on December 15, 2011 due to suffocation from a Cheetos chip bag.

When I returned home from the store on December 15th, Blue did not greet me at the door. Searching all over my house, I finally found him upstairs, collapsed under a table, with a Cheetos bag covering his head. I was unable to revive him with CPR.

When an animal puts his head deep into a chip bag, the mylar-like material of the bag creates a vacuum-like suction, and begins to tighten around the animal's neck. As the animal panics and tries to breathe, the suction becomes tighter, suffocating the pet within minutes. It is a devastating way to die!

My goal is to educate the public on the suffocation risks to pets and children from chip bags. I want to get companies like Frito-Lay and other distributors of these snack foods to put warning labels on the bags. Meanwhile, please cut up your chip bags after use!

Please consider making a donation to PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, to help other animals in need. All memorial contributions to PETA help continue its dedicated work on behalf of our animals, who do not have a voice of their own. Any gift that you make will be greatly appreciated!

Please visit my Facebook Page "Prevent Pet Suffocation" which was created to help enlighten others about the dangers of pet suffocation at
https://www.facebook.com/PreventPetSuffocation.

Through all of our efforts, we can help raise public awareness on how to better protect our sweet pets, so another dog or cat does not have to die needlessly. Thank you so much!

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Katie Wed, Apr 11, 2012 I am terribly sorry for your loss. I am so saddened by this story and I cried when I read what happened. Such precious lives should never have to end over something so small and deceivingly "harmless" Thank you for sharing this. Blue's story will help prevent this from happening to other animals, and we are all grateful.
Domcia Tue, Apr 10, 2012 I love you, Blue. I know you're happy now. You were such a beautiful doggy! <3
Brenda Winfree Sat, Mar 10, 2012 I still cry hearing what happened to precious Blue. I had no idea the dangers. I applaud you in your efforts in getting the word out. I am sure, like me, people have no idea that this can happen. My heart breaks for you and your family but his memory lives in our hearts. Thank you for what you are doing in memory of your precious Blue!
Cris Tue, Mar 06, 2012 Blue is beautiful :-)
Carol Sun, Mar 04, 2012 I felt so bad when I read your story. It's so sad that you lost your sweet dog. I have passed along your warning and let my husband know so our dog will be safe. Thank you
karen Sun, Mar 04, 2012 My heart breaks for you as I read this story, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for making us aware and I will pass this along in honor of Blue <3
Ericka Sun, Mar 04, 2012 I am so sorry that happened to your dog :( . Thank u very much for sharing that info, and help us to take better care of our pets
Ailsa Porter Sat, Mar 03, 2012 So sorry for your loss!
nishanth Sat, Mar 03, 2012 very sad,but atleast he spent his last days of his life in happiness with you
Kaajal Ahuja Sat, Mar 03, 2012 Really Sorry to hear about Blue.God bless him and hopefully nobody ever has to go through this again...
Tara Devenish Sat, Mar 03, 2012 What a tragedy :( i am so sorry to hear, thank you for sharing, I wasn't aware that this could happen, will be extra careful.
Maryann McHale Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Thank you for sharing your story. Blue was a beautiful guy, and he looks like a real sweetheart. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Corina Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Thank you for bringing awareness to this tragedy. My beautiful one year old pit bull died the same way four years ago. It was devastating, but I tell people the story all the time so that they are aware of the dangers.
Michelle Fri, Mar 02, 2012 So sad!! I'll now be cutting any bags of chips in my household! Thank you for spreading awareness and hopefully save many other lives.
Rita Ferron Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Blue was a very beautiful dog and I have passed this along to all my friends with pets. I am very sorry for your loss and love to Blue up in Doggy heaven xo
Julianne noon Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Thank you for enlightening and fighting for the memory of your beautiful dog. He would be very proud.X
Marie Naylor Fri, Mar 02, 2012 My deepest sympathy goes out to you. God bless blue in doggy heaven. Xxxx
Sheila B. Fri, Mar 02, 2012 So sorry for your loss.. I never would've thought this could happen.
Linda Westerline Fri, Mar 02, 2012 So sorry about Blue. Thanks for sharing your story. I always think about this with bags and stuff and always try to be careful. But thought maybe I was being over cautious. Now I see it really can happen. :(
dawn Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Awww...that's such a sad story!
Dena Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Such a sad story. I'm always aware of keeping my apartment clear of items that could harm my two dogs.....I would never think that a chip bag could harm and potentially kill an animal. I emailed this story to all of my contacts who own pets ;making sure they are aware of this danger. :(
Jill Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Thank you for sharing your story. This will be something I will never forget and will pass along to friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kevin Knapp Fri, Mar 02, 2012 This is unethical and must stop...
Tracy Fri, Mar 02, 2012 So sorry to read about your loss of your beloved Blue. I will certainly spread the word, about your tragic loss in hopes that no one else will have to endure your pain. Thank you for sharing your sad story.
T. Faust Fri, Mar 02, 2012 Such a very sad and tragic event. Keep on keeping on with your efforts to rescue and educate the public. Many thanks! Warmest regards, T.Faust

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