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634-5789

(4,275 posts)
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 05:46 AM Dec 2022

Blizzard for a huge part of the U.S. Get your dogs inside!

I don't understand it, people think even big dogs can tlerate -20 degrees...they can't get them inside. In Illinois by Thursday were looking at winds of -45. I assure you my dogs will be inside. Please do your part nd thanks.

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Blizzard for a huge part of the U.S. Get your dogs inside! (Original Post) 634-5789 Dec 2022 OP
Kicking for visibility SheltieLover Dec 2022 #1
And cats! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2022 #2
Not just dogs Random Boomer Dec 2022 #3
Feral cats will seek shelter in bad weather. wnylib Dec 2022 #4
We have a feral shed too Random Boomer Dec 2022 #9
That's great. Good of you to look after them do well. wnylib Dec 2022 #10
This storm is rather scary! MuseRider Dec 2022 #5
Where is this storm? wnylib Dec 2022 #11
Not here yet. MuseRider Dec 2022 #12
Thanks. Stay safe and warm. wnylib Dec 2022 #13
I wonder if our local warnings here in western NY that wnylib Dec 2022 #14
It sure could be MuseRider Dec 2022 #15
KNR It is mind-boggling to me that people actually have to be told this. niyad Dec 2022 #6
Are you kidding? How do you think I stay warm...? hlthe2b Dec 2022 #7
I will never be able to understand people who leave their animals out when it's frozen. lark Dec 2022 #8

Rhiannon12866

(221,377 posts)
2. And cats!
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 07:52 AM
Dec 2022

I will never understand those who let their cats outside in all weathers. And when the weather is bad, my dog always hated going out so I've resorted to "puppy pads."

Random Boomer

(4,244 posts)
3. Not just dogs
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 07:53 AM
Dec 2022

We can keep our dog and all our cats inside, but we're working at putting a small heater out in the garage where we have a pet pigeon.

And I'm really worried about the feral cats in the neighborhood. There are some that I've been feeding for years, but they still won't let me near them, so there's nothing I can do to help them get through this.

wnylib

(24,255 posts)
4. Feral cats will seek shelter in bad weather.
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 08:23 AM
Dec 2022

You can leave the door of a garage or storage shed cracked open just enough for them to slip inside.

Random Boomer

(4,244 posts)
9. We have a feral shed too
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 02:42 PM
Dec 2022

Right next to the garage bay with the feral pigeon rescue, we've got a garage bay for feral cats (and the occasional possum). There's a small hole cut in the door, and inside we've got mounds of hay, a few insulated cat shelters and a dry cat food feeder (hence, the possums).

MuseRider

(34,358 posts)
5. This storm is rather scary!
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 09:02 AM
Dec 2022

They are hoping the amount of snow here will be less that previously stated but damn, wind chills -20 to -40 expected for a period of one or more days with temps below 0 for several continuous days. My poor horses, it is already miserable with the dampness and little bits of drizzle. The oldest has a coat on but the other two are still robust and so far have haired up well and not been bothered by the coldness creeping in.

My dogs are always in unless they want to be out and we think it is OK for them. My cats at the house are indoors all the time. I do have a barn cat that keeps the area around the barn clean, he comes and goes as much as I have tried to keep him in the barn. He knows all the warm places but if he gets uncomfortable he comes to the house and we have a warm quarter for him in the garage.

No living creature should have to put up with this if there is someone to take care of them but just refuses. Makes me sick and crazy.

MuseRider

(34,358 posts)
12. Not here yet.
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 03:11 PM
Dec 2022

It starts here Wednesday night and gets really nasty starting Thursday with the wind chill warnings going into Saturday possibly. I am in Kansas and it starts North of me but I am not certain exactly where. Been working too hard to get the farm tied up for it and getting enough bedding for the horses to stay warm. The snow amounts have dropped for here although they are just not certain so we will see.

wnylib

(24,255 posts)
14. I wonder if our local warnings here in western NY that
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 04:24 PM
Dec 2022

are just now being broadcast are related to your storm.

We have a winter storm watch up for Christmas weekend for all of western NY, starting on Friday night. Predictions are that the temp will drop quickly on Friday, causing freezing rain followed by heavy snowfalls and high winds with 60 mph gusts. The forecast includes blizzard conditions in some parts of this region.


MuseRider

(34,358 posts)
15. It sure could be
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 08:05 PM
Dec 2022

this thing is sweeping in on us from the North and I think it is headed North and East of us after it is done here.

I am terrified of this storm. I lost both my very dear, old goats this summer due to the extreme heat.

hlthe2b

(106,208 posts)
7. Are you kidding? How do you think I stay warm...?
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 09:54 AM
Dec 2022

she's sleeping nestled closely beside me as I post...



Yup, don't forget those pups, kitties, rabbits, and any others not accustomed to outdoor life (and stall your horses with extra hay & grain)

Ranchers know what they need to do for the cattle--especially on the eastern plains. Get on it!

lark

(24,119 posts)
8. I will never be able to understand people who leave their animals out when it's frozen.
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 11:06 AM
Dec 2022

WTF is wrong with anyone that they would do this? SMDH

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