Texas law makes it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme...
offers more protections for animals housed outside. The new law was aimed at fixing loopholes in the existing animal cruelty law. It requires animals to have access to adequate shelter during inclement weather, including access to food and water and room to move around comfortably, and bans the use of unsafe restraints and heavy chain tethers. Most importantly, the law eliminated a 24-hour waiting period for law enforcement to intervene if they come across an animal in distress.
Houston will see a low of 13 degrees Thursday night that will feel like 2 degrees with sub-zero windchill levels. The freeze is expected to last 36 hours, with Friday projected to have the coldest temperatures.calls spiked at special hotlines about animal cruelty, detailing cases of animals left out in the cold
The Houston Humane Society advises pet owners to bring their animals indoors and designate a safe space with plenty of blankets and potty pads, if needed. The organization also recommends keeping pets as dry as possible if they have to go outside during inclement weather. Kerby added owners who decide to leave their animals in a shed, dog house or garage should not leave them unattended with space heaters because they could cause life-threatening fires.
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