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Are you keeping your pets safe from springtime hazards? What dog and cat owners should know about tulip bulbs, ant baits and organic fertilizers.

The Purina ONE “Tour For Heroes” is partnering with Martha Stewart and One Hope animal shelters across the country to help pets in need by setting up temporary food banks. The tour will visit Atlanta Humane Society on Saturday (Feb. 20) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and give away one FREE bag of Purina ONE dog or cat food to anyone who stops by, as long as supplies last.

From Purina:

A lot of people are going through tough times right now, but one source of constant companionship to help them get through is often their dog or cat. Purina ONE wants to help pets in need, and by assisting their owners, we help their pets too! Whether you’ve lost your job, have large veterinary bills, or are struggling to pay your mortgage, no one will be turned away during the Tour For Heroes.

Petango will also help pet owners in need by offering a microchip clinic during the event. For $10, our vet will implant a microchip in your pet. The $10 fee also includes free registration of the chip with a national database to aid in locating your pet if it becomes lost.

For more information, please visit tourforheroes.marthastewart.com

Elissa Eubanks, eeubanks@ajc.com Puppi stands at the top of a slide in the play cube at Bark ATL, a cage-free environment where you can keep your canines during the day or board them for the holidays.

Sometimes, it’s not possible to bring your pets with you. For those times, the AJC’s Katie Leslie has the rundown on local doggy day-care and boarding facilities “that cater to your pooch’s every desire.”

She also gives some tips from experts about choosing the best overnight facility:

● Try out the doggy day care first and make sure you are comfortable with the play group.

● Visit sites like Kudzu and Yelp to see reviews.

● Do a tour. Ask about the hours of play and hours of rest.

● Ask the facility whether someone lives on-site or is available overnight.

● Inquire how the staff would handle emergencies and if they monitor the dogs for overnight problems.

● Ask friends for referrals.