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Urgent Message: It’s ILLEGAL to Leave Animals Out in the Cold

For Immediate Release:
January 5, 2018

Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382

Norfolk, Va. –

As extreme cold affects parts of the United States, PETA reminds everyone of the following:

It is illegal to leave dogs and cats out in this weather—and those who do may face cruelty-to-animals charges.

Animals left outdoors can suffer from deadly frostbite and exposure, become dehydrated when water sources ice over, and die. PETA encourages people to contact law-enforcement authorities when they see a dog left outside, especially if the animal is chained or penned.

For more information, please visit PETA.org.

For Media: Contact PETA’s Media Response Team.
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

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