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Philadelphia's pet owners face hefty fines for leaving dogs outside in cold

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Philadelphia's largest animal care and control service provider is reminding Philadelphia dog owners that they must protect their pets from the cold or face hefty fines, according to CBS News.

When a Code Blue is issued by the city, Ame Dorminy, a spokeswoman for Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia, says owners can’t leave a dog outside without shelter or they can be fined up to $500.

“Ideally we would like people to bring their dogs inside, but we understand not everyone has indoor dogs -- some stay outside all of the time,” Dorminy said. “And it is really important to provide (a) moisture-proof, wind-proof and insulated dog house for your dog. And it can be made of any kind of material as long as it meets those requirements and is at least 2 inches off the ground.”

She told CBS Pennsylvania you need to make sure there is some kind of insulating material for the dog to lie in, like straw.

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