Care for Pets in Cold Weather

A person is the best thing to happen to a pet, and we are so blessed to have them in our lives. We need to take care of our pets especially in this cold weather. We need to keep our pets safe and warm.

Always provide your pet with a warm place to sleep with a nice bed. Have them wear a coat or a sweater when going outside to potty.

Keep anti-freeze away from your pet as it is highly poisonous.

Never let your dog off the leash during a snowstorm as it cannot easily retrace its scent over snow and ice and may become lost.

Wipe off your dog’s paws when it comes out of the snow or ice and watch for salt and other chemicals which can hurt its footpads.

Pets burn extra energy trying to keep warm. Feed your pet a little bit of extra food and plenty of water to keep our pets well hydrated.

Bang on the hood of your car as animals and cats will seek warmth on the engine on a cold day.

In case of animal abuse, call your Animal Control Officer or call 911 for Police.

Our pets love us. Share your love for animals and how to care for them with children. Our greatest legacy will be a more animal-friendly world.

Thank you,
Karen Ahern
Rehoboth, MA