03/02/2023
‼️COLD BLUE ALERT‼️
for anyone who is unfamiliar with cold blue it means that no dog should be left outside without the proper shelter (an igloo house is not proper shelter) and/or access to food/water. Code Blue emergency is declared when the temperature, wind chill and precipitation combined together result in temperatures that feel near/close or below 20 degrees for more than 15 minutes.
If dog shelters do not meet the requirements for cold blue weather an owner can receive a $500 fine and must take there dog inside!
If you see a dog left outside please report it! It is going to be absolutely freezing outside! Take your dogs inside! 267-385-3800 and dial 1 to speak to someone to report it and if they do not respond call 911.
Here are the dog shelter requirements for PA:
– Suitable size to accommodate the dog in both standing and lying positions
– Moisture-proof, windproof, ventilated, and in cold temperatures shall promote the retention of body heat
– Made of durable material with a solid, moisture-proof floor raised at least two inches from the ground
– Contain clean bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings or the equivalent to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness
– Access to drinking water available in a clean, liquid state. Snow or ice is not an acceptable water source
– Free from excessive dirt, trash and waste
“For those who say my husky loves this weather.. we are not talking about your husky so please stop with those comments”