WARNING! Although the Doggy+Safe Dog-Proof Trash Can is designed to be Dog-proof, safety depends upon proper installation and use. Some animals may be able to circumvent the design and/or construction, so it is important their activities are monitored carefully. If your Trash Can has once been used for garbage containment, unless completely cleaned, do NOT use for food storage. Doggy+Safe Dog-Proof Trash Cans are NOT designed to be child resistant or proof. Doggy+Safe® is a Registered Trademark of Edwin L. Cies Enterprises, LLC. Doggy+Safe is Patented. USPTO Patent Number 7,416,160 B2