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Amid holiday bustle, don't forget to care for pets

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 1:23 p.m.

MADISON -- As temperatures drop below freezing, a state agency reminds pet owners not to overlook their pets and livestock.

Yvonne Bellay is a spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. She says this is such a busy time of year that pet owners sometimes forget to take precautions for their animals.

Her reminder was prompted by news that a dog was left outside overnight in single-digit temperatures. Authorities say the "morbidly obese" collie froze to a Sheboygan sidewalk but survived because its fat provided insulation.

Among the agency's reminders:

— Provide shelters large enough for easy movement but small enough to retain heat.

— Provide water instead of forcing them to eat snow.

— Don't leave pets in cars.

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SarahB
Dec 6, 2008 at 7:44 p.m.
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LOL! Too funny, SmithJones. (P.S. I can relate to you here!)

luluberry_0981
Dec 6, 2008 at 6:52 p.m.
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I dont have dogs but I have 3 cats and they rule the house. I have a queen size bed, but only get a small sliver of room on it because my cats sleep there too :P~.

SmithJones
Dec 6, 2008 at 6:14 p.m.
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My dogs sleep on the bed and sofas. I sleep frozen to the sidewalk. Good thing I’m “morbidly obese”.

dogs_rule
Dec 6, 2008 at 5:45 p.m.
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My dog has a queen size bed and Tv in her room!

maloses200
Dec 6, 2008 at 3:51 p.m.
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oooo how can any one do that i have dogs and dogs are great they are part of the family how can they do that..That poor thing im glad it made it..

luluberry_0981
Dec 6, 2008 at 2:34 p.m.
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poor thing!

pack
Dec 6, 2008 at 2:25 p.m.
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I can't believe they have to remind people to not let their pets freeze outside during the winter. This makes me sooooooo sad :*(

garyprimer
Dec 6, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.
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Watch out for dogs frozen to fire hydrants.

SarahB
Dec 6, 2008 at 2:04 p.m.
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That poor dog! How sad.

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