In Memory of Jaxx Risolo

28/05/2025

RIP

Memorial Day Weekend ended on a devastating note for this family whose senior Miniature Pinscher named Jasper suffocated in a chip bag on Sunday. Destry Earling writes, "Jasper got into a chip bag that was left out. He was found passed away on the couch with his head still in the bag. The bag did not seem tight enough to cause this but now I know they can. We will forever miss our best boy and hope we can prevent this from happening to others."

Pet suffocation happens daily and within minutes. Please share in honor of sweet Jasper to help spread awareness. Thank you.
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23/04/2025

Awareness ❤️

🚨 Great Reminder Infographic from Emergency Pet Clinic of Longmont on Common Everyday Items that Pose Pet Suffocation Risks!🚨

🚨 COMMON SUFFOCATION RISKS:

🚨All Food Bags: Chip bags and Snack Bags are the biggest culprit for pet suffocation. When a pet puts their head inside of a food bag, especially one with mylar, it creates a vacuum-like seal around their neck, cutting off the oxygen.

🚨Plastic Toys: Small parts or loose pieces from the toy can can get stuck in their throats or intestines.

🚨Rubber Bands and Hair Ties: These can cause a choking hazard if a pet swallows them.

🚨Plastic Candy/Treat Wrappers: Pets may chew on or swallow these wrappers which can cause choking or airway blockage. If the wrapper is like a bag, it can cause a suffocation risk.

🚨Tennis/Rubber Balls: If a dog tears the ball apart and eats the rubber, the pieces could become lodged in its throat, blocking airflow. Depending on the size of the ball and dog, the whole ball can become lodged in the throat, leading to suffocation.

🚨STEPS TO PREVENT PET SUFFOCATION:

🚨Keep all food bags, containers, and wrappers safely out of reach
🚨Supervise your pet with toys and objects that could be chewed or swallowed
🚨Regularly check play areas for small items that might pose a risk
🚨Keep trash cans lids tightly closed or behind a counter to keep pets out
🚨Invest in pet-safe toys designed to minimize choking hazards

Pet suffocation happens daily and within minutes. Let's stay vigilant in protecting pets from suffocation risks! 🐶🐱

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21/04/2025

Prevent pet suffocation 💔

This grieving family lost their 12 year old Beagle, Sammy, on January 4th when she suffocated in a chip bag, leaving them crushed. Cindy Scholl writes, "On January 4th, we came home and found our Beagle dead with a Middleswarth chip bag on her head. We have been completely devastated. When we found her, her entire head was in the chip bag but it was completely inflated and not tight and vacuum sealed around her head. She was sick. She had cancer and was on very limited time. I actually knew the risks of bags and we have always been very careful with her (and all of our animals over the years.) Before we left (and it was only for an hour), I made sure phone cords were up, drink glasses were in the sink, and I didn’t see any food dangers. We even have a built-in trash can so she couldn’t get into stuff. A routine I’ve done a thousand times.

What I didn’t realize was my husband had been eating chips and had set the bag down beside his chair for a second and forgot about it. We were not ourselves that day because our kitty who was 15 died the day before from kidney disease, and we had gotten the bad news about Sammy (short for Samantha) two weeks before that she had an apple size tumor in her liver. When he got up, the chair had spun and the bag had gotten stuck under the chair just enough that neither of us saw it. I relive those moments over and over in my head. Since this has happened, I have become an advocate in our area to help prevent this from happening to anyone else. Some days the pain of not knowing what actually happened in her final moments had been almost unbearable.

And I found your page for the exact reason you mentioned…so I didn’t feel alone. People don’t understand the range of emotions you have when you lose a pet, and especially when you lose one in such a traumatic way. I needed to find others who felt the way I did (and understood what I was feeling) so I knew I was “normal.” You saying it happens quickly and they fall asleep does help. I never wanted her to die alone. We had an entire plan worked out with our vet that never happened. She was alone. 😢Thank you so much for your time, for responding, and for listening. What you are doing is wonderful."

When Cindy reached out, she was questioning whether Sammy had actually suffocated in the chip bag, since the bag was not adhered tightly around her neck when found. Pet owners have reported finding their deceased pets both ways - with the food bag still tightly affixed over the head or the food bag was over the head but it was easier to remove. Once the pet stops breathing and there is no more air coming in the bag, it can start to deflate and not have a tight suction. Please share in honor of sweet Sammy.
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24/03/2025

11/03/2025

CPS has conducted evaluations of pet food/pet litter containers to assess for suffocation risk.

08/02/2025

Prevent pet suffocation! Close your pantry. Cut your bags. Use containers. Protect your babies.

This heartbroken pet owner is simply crushed after losing her rescue pup on February 4th when he suffocated in a pet food bag. Christina Zilius writes, "His name was Cassius, but we called him Cassarole. He was a German Shepherd/Husky mix, 6 years old. I was already so scared because he was 6, I felt the time ticking away already. But that I still had more time.

I was running late for work, my other pup had just gotten diagnosed with allergies the Thursday before and got prescribed the Royal Canin food and treats. I was the last one in that cupboard to give them their goodbye treats. I didn't shut it all the way. When my daughter and I got home we found him. The bag was stuck on his head, I ran but it was too late, CPR didn't work. I lost him.

He was my best friend, we moved across country 5 years ago, that was the year my son brought him home. He was a rescue. He was mine. I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in the first month with him. He was with me everyday, when I was sick from chemo. He was the only reason I got out of bed, to take him outside. It was the best part of my day watching him play and getting fresh air. We bonded forever. He was scared and new to us and I was scared too. He was my only friend. He didn't deserve this. I never would have made it without him. I don't know if I can now. He was everything."

It's devastating that one little oversight like not shutting a cabinet door all the way can bring such heartbreak and loss. Please share in honor of sweet Cassius, gone too soon. Thank you.
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22/12/2024

RIP roper

Sadly, this family is crushed after their 11 year old Heeler Mix named Roper suffocated in a pet food bag on December 13th. Maria Thompson writes, "I lost my Heeler mix last week to this and am completely devastated. I was so cautious with him and had locks on all of the cabinets with garbage because he was a garbage raider. I went out for coffee with my son for probably less than an hour total and came home and found him. I didn't even understand what was happening. I kept all of the food in our pantry and had chip clips on things because I had caught the dogs in the food before. I did not have a chip clip on the small bag of cat food and it was on his head when my son and I walked in. It's difficult to not blame myself. I know I would have closed the pantry, but maybe it wasn't closed all the way and he was able to get it open. I don't really know. I am guilt ridden.

I have never heard of this before it happened to us. I panicked and did not try to resuscitate him. I wasn't sure even how to do it and was just in a panicked state. I don't think it would have helped most likely but feel guilty I didn't remain more calm and think. He was the leader of the pack and I'm so sad without him and that he suffered."

Pet suffocation always catches pet owners off guard, and panicking is very common. We do our best as pet owners, and losing a special family member to pet suffocation is simply devastating. By spreading awareness, we can help prevent other pets and families from going through this. 🐶🐱
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08/11/2024

Sadly, this family is still grieving the loss of Tyson, their 8 year old Bernese Mountain/Rottweiler pup, after he suffocated in a chip bag in late July. Jessica Rodriguez writes, "I lost my best friend on Sunday, July 21, 2024. My dogs were staying in NJ with family, while me and my husband worked things out with a new apartment. We were staying with a friend for one month before moving in August. It was easier for us to not have the dogs with us, at the time with being unsure where we would be staying.

On July 21st, our family members left to go to a family gathering. This meant the dogs would be alone for a few hours. It remains unknown to us how Tyson would have gotten access to a chip bag, as it’s a major house rule that all bags be put out of reach. In addition, this was not common behavior for him. At the time there were other dogs at the house. We don’t know if another dog pulled the bag of chips off the counter or if the bag was found in the bedroom. Somehow Tyson got access to the bag and sadly it took his life. He was found in the hallway by my brother in law, who was going to the house to check on all the dogs. The dogs had only been alone for about 2 hours before he arrived.

My entire world shattered that day when I got the phone call. The level of pain and grief I felt and still feel is unlike any I have experienced before. To this day it does not seem real that Tyson is no longer with us. Since that day we have been informing everyone we know about the dangers that come with chips bags. We cut up our bags and encourage those we know to do the same."

Pet suffocation happens daily and within minutes. Please share in honor of sweet Tyson so other pets and families have to go through this. Thank you.
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23/10/2024

Prevent pet suffocation. So sad

The Bandy family is crushed after their sweet Corgi suffocated in a chip bag yesterday. Candice Bandy writes, "My 2 year old Corgi Willow suffocated in a Sun Chips bag. I ran my daughter to dance and came home to find her in the kitchen with the bag over her head. I am pretty sure the cat knocked the chips off the kitchen table. We are completely heartbroken."

Pet suffocation happens within minutes. It is always unexpected. Candice left her home to do a quick errand. By the time she returned, it was too late for Willow. Please share in honor of Willow, and visit our website to learn more on how to prevent pet suffocation.
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07/10/2024

This family is still grieving after losing their 4 month old Frenchton puppy on August 4th when she suffocated in a chip bag. Kristian Richardson writes that Daisy Mae got the chip bag off of a bed. As so many of us, Kristian had never heard of pet suffocation before it happened to her sweet pup. 😢

Please share in honor of Daisy Mae, gone too soon. Spreading awareness is our best defense against pet suffocation.
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03/06/2024

This family woke up today to a heartbreaking loss after finding their beautiful pup had suffocated in a chip bag overnight. Tamara Nicole writes, "We lost our baby last night. We woke up this morning and she had a chip bag stuck on her head. We are devastated. Her name was Izzy. She just turned three in February. She was an American bulldog. She was the sweetest, most gentle dog in the world. We were outside having a fire last night. My husband came inside and tucked Izzy in like he usually does in her blanket on the couch. She always loved being wrapped up and he went to bed. I came in about an hour later and just went straight to bed. Around 8 o’clock this morning, my husband got up and went to the living room and found her laying there lifeless on the floor with a chip bag around her head. She was cold already, so we know she had been gone for a while. We have so much guilt. We always clean up all the food before we go to bed and we just didn’t last night for some reason.
The biggest thing for me is why didn’t I hear anything? I’m a light sleeper. Why didn’t we wake up? How much did she struggle and was it painful? It just hurts so much. All I can see is her sweet little face in my head."

We are never prepared for pet suffocation. It's always a shock when it happens. Many of us replay all the "What Ifs" in our mind. Sharing our stories ensures our loss will help prevent this from happening to another sweet pet and family. Thank you.
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13/05/2024

Mother's Day ended in tears for this family who lost their 5 year old pup yesterday when she suffocated in a chip bag. Bobbi K. writes. "My family and I went boating for the day. We had snacks on the boat and had to come home and quickly leave for soccer practice. Though I put the items in our soft cooler away, another cloth bag was left in the entry with a book, water bottle and almost empty bag of Lays chips. Our sweet Olive, a beautiful German/Australian Shepard mix - who was so smart and loving - must have pulled the bag out and she had her head completely inside it. It was licked clean but also snug around her head. She was already gone when we found her. We have a little Sh*tzu, Starsky, who came running out of the house and wouldn’t leave our side when we opened the door and we knew something was up when Olive wasn’t there with him. I can tell Starsky is traumatized from this, too. They were good friends and kept each other company. I simply cannot believe this happened. My boys, husband, and niece, who is visiting us from overseas, are devastated. I am glad I found this site as I can’t sleep tonight though. It makes me feel like we can help spread the word and Olive didn’t need to die needlessly. Thank you for providing some comfort."

Many of us are all too familiar with this grief and heartbreak from losing a beloved pet to suffocation. By spreading awareness, we can help save other families and pets from this loss. Thank you.
www.preventpetsuffocation.com