As the city recently worked on tethering, and as we work on the state level on tethering and adequate shelter for our companions, please be aware and mindful of the impact of the weather conditions on the voiceless that live with us.
The Connecticut State Director of HSUS shared the following message:
"Connecticut law prohibits tethering dogs outside during extreme weather. Dogs of all breeds are susceptible to frostbite, especially on the nose and footpads. If you see a dog being tethered outside, please have your local ACO or police take immediate action: Tell them that per Connecticut General Statutes 22-350a, dogs cannot be tethered outside during extreme weather for a duration longer than 15 minutes.
It's also too cold for cats and for rabbits in outdoor hutches. (In nature, rabbits are prolific burrowers--they burrow beneath the frostline to avoid extreme temperatures. In hutches, they have no such protection, and can die from extreme weather.) So, bring them in, too! Connecticut law, CGS 53-247(a), requires that people provide their animals with "protection from the weather."
Remember: If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pets!"
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