Keep Dogs Warm or Face $1K Fine County Warns

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Annapolis, MD - Winter has Anne Arundel County in its grip again, and an animal alert is in place until noon on Thursday, Jan. 18, officials said. Owners are encouraged to bring their pets indoors as the National Weather Service predicts wind chill temperatures to range from 8 to 24 degrees.

The winter weather advisory calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow from Tuesday to Wednesday. The advisory is effective from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

If the temperature or wind chills are expected to be at or below 20 degrees all dogs should be brought indoors to an area that will not reach below 33 degrees, officials said Tuesday.

Any dog left unattended outside must have:

  • - Fresh, clean and drinkable non-frozen water at all times. 
  • - A dog house that protects the animal against wind, snow and cold.
  • - Dry bedding or resting board inside the dog house. 
  • Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a civil citation with fines ranging from $125 to $1,000, removal of the animal, and/or criminal prosecution depending on the conditions found, such as abuse or neglect of an animal by leaving dogs outside and unattended by use of restraints.

    If you see an animal left outside that appears to be in danger, call Animal Control immediately at (410) 222-8900.

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