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| Connor gives Burton and Peka their Christmas presents. |
Look, cold...is cold! At what point does it really matter how cold it is? When your body gets to a certain cold threshold whether its 40 degrees outside or 2 degrees, its just downright cold!
Be smart out there - its not the temperature that's brutal, the wind chill is what can hurt you. Make sure you are not only taking care of yourself but take care of your pets too. If you are cold...so are they! I have a next-door neighbor with a dog, Rocko, that stays out 100% of the time. He's a Rottie. The neighbor believes that because he is fed, watered, and has a nice doghouse that he's well cared for. Right?!!!! WRONG!!!! I'm considering the discussion of alternative housing options with Rocko. If he knew that there are families that would love him, play with him, and let him curl up at the foot of the bed every now and then, maybe have a nice big rawhide from Santa at Christmas, I'm fairly certain that he would say, "Ciao" to his current family and enjoy better quality of life somewhere else.
It amazes me how people many people are interested in pets for the short-term but not the long-haul. Having a pet, especially a dog, is like adopting a child for the next 15 years. Its a long-term commitment. We would never think of putting a child outside for days and days and not speak to them or play with them. Why is it okay to treat the four-legged family member that way? Its abusive...awful...and heartbreaking.
Opinion stated. Rant over.
Stay safe and warm folks and make sure to keep those four-legged family members warm as well. ;)
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