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How can a security system help protect your pets?

We help families protect what matters most every day, and that includes pets. Often, people think that owning indoor pets that move around during the day will be a problem, but that’s not the case if the system is set up properly.

We help families protect what matters most every day, and that includes pets. Often, people think that owning indoor pets that move around during the day will be a problem, but that’s not the case if the system is set up properly.

WH Security systems are designed to set up a safety perimeter around your house through the use of door and window sensors. Our door and window sensors are triggered by the act of opening a door or window – and are not impacted by motion inside the home. As long as your pet hasn’t figured out how to open the window or door, you’re safe to install window and door sensors.

Motion sensors present the greatest challenge when it comes to designing a pet-friendly alarm system. They are designed to pick up a warm body moving across a room and are usually placed in the home to cover a large area or in a position to cover common traffic patterns. But there are ways to adjust these devices to reduce the likelihood of pet-triggered alarms. An alternative is installing glass break sensors if someone has a tall dog or an animal that gets on furniture or countertops that might trip a motion sensor. Glass break sensors detect a decibel range that occurs when glass is broken.

When considering a home security system, our security experts will ask you many questions about your pets, including their type, size and habits to help prevent issues with any of the sensors.

There are also environmental hazards that pose threats to both humans and pets. Most people are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide, but may not even think about CO poisoning their pets until it’s too late. CO sensors alert the presence of this toxic gas before a serious situation occurs, but what if you aren’t home to hear the alarm sound…and your pets are? Having a monitored sensor through your alarm system could help save the lives of your family and your pets. 

Smoke sensors work the same way. WH Security’s monitored smoke sensors automatically alert dispatchers, who will alert you and the proper authorities immediately and send someone to help get all people and animals out of the home.

Add-ons such as smoke and carbon monoxide sensors do not increase the cost of your monthly monitoring. For the small cost of installing these devices, you, your home and pets can be protected from many potential environmental hazards for as long as you have your system monitored. Indoor pets do not pose any risk of setting off these sensors accidentally.

With WH Security, you have the ability to customize a security system that will help keep you and your furry best friend safe with the level of protection you desire. And you’ll be able to rest a little easier knowing that WH Security is looking out for your pet, too.