Keep Them Safe

A life-saving guide every pet owner needs, practical, compassionate, and grounded in real experience.

In a world where danger can reach our pets in seconds, Keep Them Safe gives you the knowledge, confidence, and simple daily habits that protect the animals you love. Written by Dr. Mark McMorris Jr., a former deputy sheriff and experienced rescuer, this book pulls back the curtain on the real reasons pets get hurt, lost, or taken-and shows you exactly how to prevent it.

If you've ever wished your pet came with a manual, this is it.

• The hidden dangers most pet owners never notice and the easy fixes that prevent accidents
• Why pets wander or run away and how to build a home that keeps them close, calm, and secure
• How to protect your pet's health on a budget, including what you can handle at home and when a vet is truly needed
• How to stop pet theft, abuse, and opportunistic harm by understanding how predators think
• Emergency and disaster readiness, from storms and illness to sudden evacuations
• Real stories from the field, the pets who survived, the ones who didn't, and the powerful lessons they left behind
• Daily habits that build a lifetime bond, making your pet feel safe, understood, and connected

Most tragedies involving pets are preventable, not with money or expensive gadgets, but with awareness, preparation, and simple routines that anyone can do. Through decades of firsthand cases, rescues, and investigations, Dr. McMorris reveals the truths every pet owner should know before trouble happens.

This book gives you:

• Peace of mind

• Practical guidance

• Clear steps to make your home, yard, and neighborhood safer

• A deeper understanding of your pet's instincts, fears, and needs

• New and first-time pet owners

• Families with pets of any age or breed

• Seniors or anyone on a fixed income who needs affordable solutions

• Long-time owners who want to prevent tragedy before it happens

• Rescuers and volunteers who want a trusted resource to share

If you love your pet and want to protect them for life, this guide will show you how.