This US State Made It a Felony to Leave Dogs Out in Extremely Cold Weather, and Here’s Why

This US State Made It a Felony to Leave Dogs Out in Extremely Cold Weather, and Here’s Why
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Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
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With the winter months nearly in full swing, here’s one more reason for  pet owners to be mindful not to leave their animals outside in the cold for too long.

In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, a relatively new law, Libre’s law, was passed in June 2017 that criminalizes such acts of neglect, subjecting offenders to stiff penalties. Indeed, it seems like a humane law considering what some pets have been through!

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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