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Arlington: Keep Animals Safe During Freezing Temperatures
A winter weather advisory is in effect with icy conditions and temperatures dipping extremely low. Protect your pets.
February 10, 2021
By Carol Weemes
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A winter weather advisory is in effect with icy conditions and temperatures dipping extremely low. Protect your pets. Bring them inside to keep them dry, warm, and safe. All trapping for the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats is suspended at this time.
Remember when walking your pet that their paw pads are sensitive to cold surfaces and deicing chemicals. Massage petroleum jelly or a product specifically made to protect paws prior to a brief walk to help, or maybe have your pet make a fashion statement with a sweater or coat, and fancy protective pet footwear!
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As with warm weather, never leave your pet in a vehicle during cold weather. Keep your pet safe from freezing temperatures.
The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) provide many great pet safety tips for inclement weather.
Please share and have a safe winter with your furry friends!
This press release was produced by the City of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
