CristyCurves 169032 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I guess we've been spoiled by past mild winters as everyone is talking about the cold winter weather of late. When it's this cold I always worry about the defenseless-yes dogs/animals and kids. Some idiot in Saint John left her baby out in the cold, luckily the baby was okay and she was arrested and charged. Many leave their pets out in this cold without thinking and without consequence. So my plea is if anyone sees or hears anyone doing this report them and aid the needed pet or child. Nothing can survive long periods unprotected in this cold. Thank you:icon_biggrin: 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormSeason 137 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 Great advice Cristy.......and it will be cold lke this until next week. My black lab "Buddy" is in the house, warm and happy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serena Blake 14066 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 That's F'n SICK! Who leaves their baby in like -40 weather? I'm glad that B!&@h was arrested! :D now that being said, yes the poor animals can't take it either. I haven't taken Sookie for a walk in a little bit because her short pit-bull hair can't take it. I've already gotten her some booties for her feet a couple weeks ago because the ice and snow is so hard on her feet and I'm thinking of getting her a little jacket to keep her warm because she LOVES long walks but its too cold for her. I believe my dog is smart enough to know this keeps her nice and wam. I'm sure she does with her boots :) she'll put them on and walk around but AS SOON and she walks back in the house she's trying to pull them off. lol but not until ;) smart 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Alexandra 123368 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 Not only kids and pets but a spare blanket or some warm food for the homeless as well. There never seems to be enough room in the shelters this time of year. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado17 12689 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 my dogs go out to do what they have to and back in except the young one she stay out longer then she's in and lays in front of the wood stove 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serena Blake 14066 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 It actually warmed up a bit here in Moncton today :) sookie and I were able to go out for a nice walk down the street to visit the boys down at Doc Deals while I shopped :). She sits right up behind the pawn counter :) it was awesome to have a break in the windchill today :) we needed our walk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 It actually warmed up a bit here in Moncton today :) sookie and I were able to go out for a nice walk down the street to visit the boys down at Doc Deals while I shopped :). She sits right up behind the pawn counter :) it was awesome to have a break in the windchill today :) we needed our walk Is that your pooch on the chair? Mine can't sit still long enough to do that. As soon as he see's me walk away around a corner, he has to either explore & get in trouble or come and find me for a reassuring scritch. Hyperactive critter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serena Blake 14066 Report post Posted January 27, 2013 Yes that is my pooch sitting proud on that stool. she can also walk around the wall ledge of my basement apt like a cat. Most definitely a character herself and worth keeping indoors and protected from the elements like she is family :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27133 Report post Posted January 27, 2013 Great advice (as always) Cristy. My sixteen year old dog spends a total of about two minutes a day outside these days, but its amazing how many people will leave them out all day. It's cold out there people. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luckyme 41401 Report post Posted January 27, 2013 I haven't taken Sookie for a walk in a little bit because her short pit-bull hair can't take it. I've already gotten her some booties for her feet a couple weeks ago because the ice and snow is so hard on her feet and I'm thinking of getting her a little jacket to keep her warm because she LOVES long walks but its too cold for her. I believe my dog is smart enough to know this keeps her nice and wam. I'm sure she does with her boots :) she'll put them on and walk around but AS SOON and she walks back in the house she's trying to pull them off. lol but not until ;) smart This brings back some fond memories of my little dog. One winter day, I had the booties on her and we set out to do some cross-country skiing. The weather was not cold, and she had pretty thick fur. She followed me as usual. After about 30min. of skiing, we got home, only then I noticed she had only one booty left on one of her paws! Had a good laugh - but had to go back to the trail and collect the lost ones. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
