July 15th is Pet Fire Safety Day. At first glance, it seems like another obscure “holiday” that was more or less invented out of nowhere by the news spreading on social media. But by all means, this is no “National Cheeseburger” type of day. In fact, it’s a day to think about the unthinkable and plan ahead for emergencies to keep your furbabies safe.

Not only is it important to have emergency escape plans put in place for your pets, but it’s incredibly important to know how to prevent pets accidentally causing fires.

An estimated 500,000 pets are affected annually by fires each year.

Here are a few tips for keeping your pets safe in the event of an emergency:

• Include them in your household emergency plan. This includes having

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a wild adventure for the whole family. Located less than 10 miles south of downtown Nashville, lies an exotic wildlife sanctuary that will make you think you were anywhere but Tennessee. With over 350 animal species, there is so much to discover! The zoo is organized into three sections: The Savannah Loop, The Jungle Loop and Zoo Central.

Zoo Central is the first place you will experience once you enter the zoo. It is home to the lavish 66,000 square foot Jungle Gym that your little ones will want to swing and climb on, as well as the gift shop, café and Unseen New World exhibit. The Unseen New World exhibit is the zoo’s indoor section that showcases reptiles, an aquarium and