You’ve Got A Buddy for Your Pets

Toyota of Santa Fe Loves Pets. That’s why we won’t turn you away when you bring your dog with you. After all, your dog (or cat or parrot or other) is also part of you family. So that makes them part of our family too. We try to keep a bowl of pet biscuits available.

Don’t Worry. Buddies are here for your pets too.

 

A FEW ROAD TRIP TIPS FOR PETS

NAME TAG!

For many pet owners, their pets are their ‘babies. Don’t take a chance
of your pet getting away without proper identification that includes your name, address and phone number.

YOUR PETS CAR SEAT

You wouldn’t consider allowing your toddler to travel without a car seat. Securing your pet reduces injuries to him, your vehicle and even to you. There are many options available.
Harnesses, booster seats, carriers, seat belts, seat covers and more can be purchased through Toyota of Santa Fe’s parts department. If we don’t have exactly what you need, we are happy to order for you.
Pets should never be allowed to travel in the back of a truck bed. Also, please don’t allow your pet to risk eye injury by putting his head outside the window.
A crate should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around. It must be secured so it doesn’t move with an abrupt stop

PRE-TRAVEL TRAINING

There are many options for traveling with your pet. If using a ‘crate, it should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. Secure your pet’s crate so it will not slide or shift in the event of an abrupt stop. If you decide to forgo the crate, don’t allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window, and always keep him in the back seat in a harness attached to a seat buckle.

TRAVEL TRAINING YOUR PET

Your child wasn’t comfortable his first time in a car seat. Your pet may also have the same challenges. Reduce the stress of a long trip with some pre-travel training using the seat belt or carrier you plan to use. Start with a few short trips. Most pets are only in your car for annual shots. Don’t allow your pet to think that’s the only place your vehicle goes. How about a quick trip to a local park? Use some of the same techniques that work when teachin g your pet a new trick. Ask your veterinarian for tips when planning a long trip.

PET LINKS

• Train your puppy for travel
• ASPCA PET TRAVEL TIPS
• Dog Travel Tips
• Cold Weather Travel for Pets
• Travel Accessories for Pets

How to help a pet left in a hot car

If you see pet left in a hot car, please take these steps.

• Take down the car’s make, model and license-plate number.
• If there are businesses nearby, notify their managers or security guards and ask them to make an announcement to find the car’s owner. Many people are unaware of the danger of leaving pets in hot cars and will quickly return to their vehicle once they are alerted to the situation.
• If the owner can’t be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police or animal control and wait by the car for them to arrive. In several states good Samaritans can legally remove animals from cars under certain circumstances, so be sure to know the laws in your area and follow any steps required.

From Humane Society Website

ESPANOLA HUMANE PET EVENT!

DECEMBER ADOPTIONS

We were there with a New 2022 Highlander and lots of freebies! Visitors registered to win even more prizes!  Espanola Humane set records on adoptions.   AND we collected a lot of donations of blankets and more for the shelter both at this event and at the dealership.
When: Dec 18th from 9am-12pm
Where: Violet Crown Santa Fe at the Railyard

Don’t Worry. Buddies are here for your pets too.

DONATION DRIVE

Toyota of Santa Fe helped Espanola Humane Collect needed blankets and food for the many animals in their shelter.
You can also make donations online at the Espanola Humane Website
Volunteer
Foster a Pet
Empty the Shelter Event

Images of Our Event

The New 2022 Highlander made an appearance at the Railyard on December 18. Learn more about its features on our 2022 Highlander Page: https://www.toyotaofsantafe.com/2022-highlander/

 

We brought along some reading material

 

Awaiting its audience.

 

Pet Capades on Facebook.
From May 2017

PET CAPADES

Its time to vote for the pets with the best tricks. We’ve narrowed it down to make it easy. Vote on Youtube or facebook. Any likes translate to votes to make it easy.

Saturday, May 20th from 11am-1pm, we invited friends, family and staff to bring their pets to demonstrate their best tricks. On display were tips and accessories you can equip your vehicle to make traveling safer.

All participants received family four pack to Santa Fe Day at the Isotopes while supplies last.

You missed the Pets Capades? Here’s what we did..

Pet Capades Rules

Rules will be as followed.
Limited to pets that can be led on leashes. Animals must be friendly around people and other animals. Prizes are based on availability. Must be 18 to win. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 18 plus. You must provide water for your pets. Space is limited.

REGISTER TO WIN PRIZES FROM OUR EVENT

Prize give away of Charlie Daniels tickets was May 18th. The Last of the Santa Fe Day at the Isotopes were given away May 20th during our Pets Event. Visitors registered online or in person at Toyota of Santa Fe or at the Big White Tents at Santa Fe Place Mall.

Charlie Daniels Band Concert Giveaway

The Charlie Daniels Band concert was May 19th. Toyota of Santa Fe with Outlaw Country will give away a pair of tickets on May 18th to those that entered to win our contest.

Purchase tickets at Tickets.com or casino box office.

Rules for Charlie Daniels Giveaway

Tickets are limited. Grand Prize winners must register to win at the Toyota of Santa Fe Offsite Event or at ToyotaofSantaFe.com/Contest
Winner must be at least 21 or older to be eligible. Hutton Broadcasting and Toyota of Santa Fe are not liable in the event of concert cancellation. Attend at your own risk.

OTHER PRIZES

We gave away Family 4 Pack to other Isotope Games! Reserved Tickets to Pat Benatar Concert at Sandia. To be given away at the Recycle Event in June.

Santa Fe Isotopes Tickets Giveaway

Santa Fe Day Isotopes tickets to be given away all week to those entering to win prizes that week. We’ll also be giving them to the winner of our Pets-Event on Saturday, May 20th.

Rules for Isotopes

Winners must be adults ages 18 or over. Hutton Broadcasting and Toyota of Santa Fe are not liable in the event of concert cancellation. Attend at your own risk. All prizes are subject to change without notice.

DONATION DRIVE

Our donation drive for Espanola Valley Animal Shelter is May 17-21. Please drop off donations at the Pets Tent adjacent to the Big White Tent at Santa Fe Place Mall.

WHAT TO DONATE

Old Blankets and towels can be used for bedding, grooming and cleaning up around the shelter. This is a great time to put old Pet Toys to good use. Clean, duraboy toys that can be disinfected help keep pets healthy and low stress. Please no catnip toys or squeak toys. The gift of food is appreciated. Due to storage limits, its best to stick with canned food. Canned tuna in water or Canned Pet food. To donate your time or money, please visit the shelters donation page.

How to help a pet left in a hot car

If you see pet left in a hot car, please take these steps.

1. Take down the car’s make, model and license-plate number.
2. If there are businesses nearby, notify their managers or security guards and ask them to make an announcement to find the car’s owner. Many people are unaware of the danger of leaving pets in hot cars and will quickly return to their vehicle once they are alerted to the situation.
3. If the owner can’t be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police or animal control and wait by the car for them to arrive.
4. In several states good Samaritans can legally remove animals from cars under certain circumstances, so be sure to know the laws in your area and follow any steps required.

SEAT BELTS ARE ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

There’s a reason people use seat belts. Its no different for your pets. Restraining them in a vehicle protects them in the case of an accident and reduces the chances of distraction for the driver. If possible use a carrier. But for larger pets, if you travel in a larger vehicle, a pet barrier might make more sense.

Adopt a Pet on Facebook From July 2016
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