10 Reasons to Keep Dogs Inside, as Family Members | PETA

Published January 14, 2015 by Brittany Hultstrom. Last Updated March 3, 2020.

1. Because if you’re cold, they’re probably cold, too.

2. Because dogs can fall ill or even die when left outside in cold temperatures.

3. Because salt, antifreeze, and other chemicals can make dogs sick if they ingest them.

4. Because snow can hide scents and make it more difficult for dogs to find their way back home.

5. Because water and food can freeze solid, leaving dogs thirsty and hungry.

6. Because dogs want to live here:

Not here:

7. Because puppies, elderly dogs, and dogs who are sick cannot tolerate the cold as well as healthy, adult dogs.

8. Because dogs who are kept outdoors can be neglected and even forgotten. They are often deprived of adequate food, water, and veterinary care—and their emotional and social needs go completely unmet.

9. Because even with a doghouse, straw bedding, food, and water, freezing temperatures can be fatal.

10. Because dogs should be treated as family members.

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— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind