INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — As winter weather again bears down on central Indiana, Indianapolis Animal Care Services is urging you to keep your pets safe.
“Just as we care for our neighbors, we should be doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our four-legged friends,” Mayor Joe Hogsett said in November. “I encourage our community to take steps to make sure all animals are fed, hydrated and have a warm, dry place to sleep throughout the colder months.”
It is against the law in Indianapolis to leave a pet outside when temperatures are at or below 20 degrees.
You also need to bring them inside when a wind chill warning has been issued.
Leaving them out in the cold could mean a fine or jail time.
Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe and warm:
If you are concerned about the safety of an animal in your neighborhood, contact the Mayor’s Action Center by dialing 317-327-4622, online at Indy.gov/RequestIndy or by using the Request Indy mobile app available for iPhone and Android.
If you have previously been found in violation of any ordinances, please contact FIDO at 317-221-1314. They can assist in making your home more suitable and safer for your pet this winter season.
For additional information on Indianapolis Animal Care Services, please visit: indy.gov/acs.