Dogs left outside in bitter cold, 20 degrees or below, may suffer frostbite or even death. NY Frostbite sounds like a treatable problem, but sadly, often it's a horrible death sentence. How many caretakers are willing to keep a dog who has had its paws amputated; untreated, severe frostbite can cause a dog's paws to drop off...  Save your money, your heart and your dog, by bringing it inside:

'English recommends avoiding leaving your dogs outside at all costs, adding that just because they have fur coats doesn't mean they can endure cold temperatures...' [Oneida Daily Dispatch]

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