With the extreme cold snap sweeping North America this winter, Gonzo the Italian Greyhound’s human wants to ensure he’s protected for his first time out in the snow. Tricia Keppel writes, “My Italian Greyhound hates going out in the cold, but he’s a pretty good sport about putting on his coat and boots.”
With weather forecasters predicting more days of brutal cold and snow across the East Coast of North America, animal rescues are urging people to bring their animals indoors this January. Citizens are also being encouraged to report any animals they see left outside in the freezing cold to authorities. The urgent warnings come after a high number of…
Every winter there are dogs who die outside in the cold. As much as people are aware of the problems of leaving dogs in hot cars, leaving dogs in cold cars or outside in freezing temperatures can be equally dangerous. It goes without saying that if you see a dog left in a car in…
Dogs left outside in dangerous weather is one of the most common forms of animal cruelty. Police and animal cruelty agencies investigate this form of abuse more than any other form of animal abuse. But dogs in Pennsylvania will now have stronger protection thanks to a new law that makes it a felony for residents…
When winter arrives, preparations are made to homes, vehicles, and personal clothing to adapt to the colder temperatures and winter weather. This is also the time to take additional precautions to keep our dogs safe and healthy during the winter and holiday season. Even the most well-looked after dogs can fall victim to injuries from harsh…