The Chained Dog Life Poem

The Door 

By Brandy Herr 

It’s cold outside. 

I would like to come in 

And curl up by the fire, 

Snuggled next to my friend. 

Please open the door. 

My friend is so young. 

He’s only ten years old. 

He doesn’t understand 

Why I’m out here in the cold. 

Please open the door. 

The collar I wear 

Is getting too tight. 

What shelter I have 

Won’t help much through the night. 

Please open the door. 

I wish I could play 

And run and be free. 

Instead I am tied 

To this sad, lonely tree. 

Please open the door. 

The rocks under my feet 

Cause my paws to be sore. 

How I long for the feel 

Of a carpeted floor. 

Please open the door. 

Why did you get me 

If you don’t want me to be 

Inside your home, 

Part of your family? 

Please open the door. 

I can give so much love, 

Companionship, and more, 

If you’ll let me into your heart. 

Please open the door.

Please Don't Just Chain Your Dog Outdoors And Leave It There!

A Chained Dog Is Not A Lawn Ornament It Is A Living Being! 

A Chained Dog Is Not A Guard Dog It's A Dead Dog! 

If Life Is Precious To You, Think About A Animal's Life Too.

Pets and Cold Weather

It's that time of year where it's getting a bit to chilly for you and your pets  to venture outside for too long of a period of time. Here are some tips:

1. Just stay inside! If it's 32 degrees or lower your best bet for you and your pets is to stay indoors as much as possible. Stay warm and comfty. Your pets will love you for it!

2. Never let your dog venture outside without a leash! They could slip on ice, get lost in the snow or worst yet fall into a icy body of water =(  As for kitties  keep a watchful eye on them and don't let them wander to far or teach them to walk on a leash.

3. If you have a short hair dog or a small toy breed of dog consider a doggy coat or sweater and maybe booties although most dogs detest those things. I usually don't condone dressing your pup up but if it's cold outside go ahead and bundle up. Better safe then sorry.

4. Dry your pets off and wash their feet off after a day of outside of play. That way they won't chill and you get all that outside gunk like road salt, deicer or antifreeze off their delicate paws.

5. Don't leave your pets out in the cold for long periods of time unless you have proper, adequate shelter. A well-insulated barn or enclosed shed with some hay/blankets and little to no draft should be fine for your outdoor kitties. Some sort of well-insulated dog house elevated off the cold ground but closed off will work. Just make sure there is a blanket or some hay to help keep your pet warm. Basically keep your pet dry and out of any cold drafts.

6. Keep your pets healthy and well-fed. If necessary feed your outdoor pets extra high-protein food. If you see that your pet is not doing so well outdoors please bring them indoors and warm them up or keep them inside on very cold nights and days.

7. Check under the hood of your car for stray cats. Sometimes they will crawl up into your engine for warmth. So bang on your hood before starting your car just to make sure.

8. Don't use electric blankets with your pets unattended! They could get burnt or chew through the electrical cords.