But it is the LAW that animals have access to shelter. You did not see this dog when it was 30 degrees outside and raining. It was soaked to the bone. It was shivering and whining.
theres also a law that says you can’t carry a duck under your arm in some town…so yeah laws can be dumb
but still the dog might be a little unhappy, but its not in any danger…
note - still think the guy is an asshole
and hannah said you are one of her friends so…hi!
Most domesticated dogs are certainly not built for handling the elements. Dogs like huskies may well still be, but they still deserve some shelter from the wind and snow - at least a wild or loose stray animal has the relative luxury of being able to seek out some kind of shelter. This poor dog is tied in one spot and made to stay out in the elements.
Here’s a link from the Humane Society of the United States, about proper winter care of pets, including what outdoor shelter is required for the dog types that are able to withstand cold weather: http://www.hsus.org/ace/11841
GC, yes, animals have fur but they are also NOT meant to be tied up with no shelter. A wolf in a snowstorm will find shelter.
Our dog stayed tied often (on a very long lead), but had a house, clean bedding, walks, all the food and water he wanted and human cuddles at bedtime. I felt that was the bare minimum - these folks aren’t even doing that.
You’ve never seen a shot-haired dog outside in winter, I assume. Short-hairs, despite their fur coats, do get too cold, and shiver violently. That’s the reason my dog sleeps in the basement during the winter- it’s simply too cold for her to spend the nights outside. And unlike the poor dog in the OP my dog has a snug house with warm bedding, so I can’t imagine how terrible it’d be to live outside with no house at all.
My dog is a shepherd mix and she certainly does shiver when she’s cold. Yes, she loves to play outside in the snow, but does want to come in when she gets cold. Her paw pads and nose get very cold.
I seem to remember a thread about dogs getting frostbite, I’ll see if I can find it.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a990312a.html
Cecil’s column is mainly about sled dogs, but it does say there are cases of dogs getting frostbite. I would imagine sled dogs have thicker fur than most pets, and there is a big difference between an active running dog being in the cold and a pet being tied to a small area - it can’t move enough to keep warm.
Please keep us updated on what happens to this jerk. I might even call the local news or paper, at least if this guy isn’t fired - he works for animal control? He’s supposed to know better!
I’m with you GaryColeman I think that some people might be getting a tad dramatic.
I have a dog, and I LIKE animals, but they are JUST animals.
I do not think the dog should be confined to a 3 foot circle. But as far as just being outside all night, it’s just not that big of a deal. Have you people never heard of “outside dogs”? That’s all I was allowed to have when I was a kid.
Sheesh.
It’s not the fact that its outside all night. I don’t care about that. Dogs are used to that. But the fact that it had no shelter watsoever was the thing that got me. And the fact that the owner had it on a 3-foot leash.
AGAIN: I am fine with outside dogs. If I can ever get my scanner to work, I will show you all the picture of the dog when it was in the rain. Keeping a dog outside when it rains = OK. Keeping a dog outside when it rains with NO POSSIBLE WAY for it to get out of the rain = neglect.
:::UPDATE:::
Animal control guy came by. I assume he talked to the owner, because I just went outside and looked in their yard. There are some hay bales covered by a large piece of plywood with some hay underneath, I assume for shelter. I can live with that. It’s still on the leash, however, but the concrete slab has been shoveled clear of snow.
I agree 100% with that last post BLINK.
I’m glad it’s taken care of!!
