Bring them inside.

It's that time of the year again, the time when colder temperatures dictate you should bring your pets inside to enjoy the warmth and save them from the cold. Just what is enough though when it comes to ensuring your pet is safe and comfortable in the winter time?

This year we've had the photo of the frozen dog from Preston County circulate around our area and many were shocked to hear that no offenses were committed as this dog had hay, food, shelter, and water. The fact is that most don't realize this may not cut it with certain breeds that aren't used to being left outdoors in the bitter cold, a Siberian Husky is better suited to the cold than say for instance your Poodle and other small, lean, or short haired breeds.

It's always best for you and your pets sake to bring them indoors where it's nice and warm when possible during colder spells as failing to do so may result in the death of an animal or bring about a visit from the local Police or Animal Control and result in possible temporary or permanent forfeiture of your animals. In Tucker County any type of perceived cruelty to an animal is taken very seriously and dealt with swiftly by our police and dog warden. If any cruelty or neglect is found the animal(s) in question will usually be forfeited to the Tucker County Animal Shelter for evaluation, medical care, and re homing.

Despite many cases of neglect occurring in our county most of the time charges aren't filed in cases where voluntary surrender of the animal(s) in question is made by the offending party as the system isn't in place to put you in jail it's in place to ensure the safety of the animals. Severe cases where extreme neglect, cruelty, death, or failure to surrender occur may result in charges being filed, fines being paid, jail time being served, and the forfeiture of your right to ever own an animal again.

A good rule of thumb is when in doubt don't leave them out and if you need to know anything about the local laws, regulations, or requirments related to animals simply call and ask the local police, animal control, or animal shelter.

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