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anaro
Explorer
Jan 06, 2014

help for pets in the cold.

With all of this freezing cold weather, don't forget to bring your pets inside. If you can't bring them in then provide adequate shelter with some straw in it to help keep them warm. If you know people who can't afford these things for their pets many local rescues are trying to help by loaning out dog houses and straw for outside or some inside kennels until the weather breaks. I know Shirleys Angels boxer rescue in Winchester VA Is offering assistance in western VA and some parts of WEst Va. I believe boxer butts and other mutts near Asheville NC is trying to help also. in Kentucky, the humane society is offering free boarding to outside dogs until jan 9. must be current on bordetella and rabies. KY humane society pet resorts there are lots more out there nationwide for those that need help. Stay warm and snuggle with your pets!

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  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Jan 07, 2014
    While making sure that your pet has good shelter, straw, or wood chips in their house. Maybe even a light bulb in the dog house. Is very important, and necessary.
    Bringing a strictly stay outside animal into a heated house is a bad idea. They have grown their winter fur coat. They are ready for the cold. Bringing them in can make them sick, and then cause them to really be cold when they have to go back out.

    So be sure your inside pets are inside, and be sure your outside pet has proper shelter. But don't bring them into the nice warm house. And then throw them back into the cold.
  • anaro's avatar
    anaro
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    it's not just for those on these boards, remind friends, use your online resources to get the word out to people that help is available and fines/charges are being pressed for those who don't provide adequate shelter. I know most pets on these boards are spoiled but keys Help the less spoiled pets out there.
  • cinscope's avatar
    cinscope
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    I would NEVER let my beloved baby stay out in the cold, but thank you for the reminder to all of those that do.

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