{"id":9207,"date":"2017-12-14T13:37:55","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T20:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=9207"},"modified":"2022-01-05T12:11:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T19:11:44","slug":"laws-protecting-dogs-left-outside-in-the-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/pets\/laws-protecting-dogs-left-outside-in-the-cold","title":{"rendered":"Laws Protecting Dogs Left Outside in the Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"

There have been many laws passed protecting dogs left outside in the cold in recent years.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf worked to strengthen\u00a0laws protecting dogs left outside in the cold<\/a> in 2017. His work included passing Libre’s Law.<\/p>\n

Under Libre’s Law,<\/a>\u00a0a dog cannot be left leashed for longer than 30 minutes in cold weather<\/a> temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n

Libre’s\u00a0Law also prohibits dogs from being leashed\u00a0alone outside for longer than 30 minutes in temperatures above 90 degrees. This is similar to many hot car laws<\/a> passed\u00a0in previous years.<\/p>\n

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People found violating these laws could be fined up to $750 and face up to three months of jail time. Even more severe violators face felony charges and fines up to $15,000, according to The Sacramento Bee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania is not the only state with laws protecting dogs from being left outside in the cold.<\/p>\n

Other states including New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. have worked to pass new legislation to enforce punishment against animal cruelty.<\/p>\n

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017<\/a> after a dog was left outside for days in 9 degrees Fahrenheit. This act “establishes under what extreme weather conditions that keeping animals outside would constitute cruelty to animals.”<\/p>\n

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Many people consider Libre’s Law to be the catalyst for creating more laws protecting dogs left outside in the cold.<\/p>\n

Libre’s Law is also one with a special story. The law was named\u00a0after Boston Terrier puppy, Libre, who was found abandoned at a farm one winter<\/a>. Libre made a full recovery and started a greater conversation about laws protecting dogs left outside in the cold, and animal rights as a whole.<\/p>\n

As colder weather approaches, it’s really important to keep these laws in mind and be aware of what you can do if you see an animal in need!<\/p>\n

What to do if you see a dog left outside in the cold<\/h3>\n

We turned to our friends at the Humane Society<\/a> for advice, and this is what they suggest if you see a pet left outside in the cold.<\/p>\n

#1. Report What You See.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take note of the time, date, and your exact location, along with the types of animals involved. Cell phone photos and videos are highly encouraged.<\/p>\n

#2. Contact Your Local Animal Control Agency or the County Sheriff’s Office<\/b><\/p>\n

Next, present your complaints and evidence gathered to the resource officer on duty. Be sure to make a respectful follow-up within a few days if the situation hasn’t been remedied.<\/p>\n

#3. Get Expert Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lastly, the Humane Society also suggests contacting the HSUS<\/a> or emailing them directly. Because they are not a law-enforcement agency, they cannot take legal action but are there to provide expert counsel.<\/p>\n

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