To: The New York State House, The New York State Senate, and Governor Andrew Cuomo
Bring pets inside
Currently in New York State there is not a law preventing animal owners from leaving pets outside in extreme weather as long as there is shelter on the property. A dog house will not do much sheltering in such brutal cold.
Why is this important?
Currently there is very little protection for animals in New York State. Dogs and Cats are not safe from their owner leaving them outside in extreme weather. It has been as low as -25 with the wind chill here in the past month and it is not illegal to leave pets outside overnight?! If someone calls the police and reports animal cruelty, there is no law making it illegal. Please don't stand by and let this continue to happen to voiceless animals; please sign in support of bringing pets inside!