Animal Control Urges Residents to Report Dogs Outside in Winter

SEAVILLE – Shore Animal Control is requesting the public’s help to prevent further tragedy during this extreme cold spell. Several dogs have been reported frozen to death in New Jersey and around the country. The extreme temperatures are dangerous to both people and pets. Animal control officers are requesting reports of dogs barking for an unusual period of time.
Dr. Nick Holland, co-owner of Shore Animal Control Services advises, “ If you hear an outside dog barking for hours in extreme temperatures, please call your police department or your local animal control. Excessive barking in extreme temperatures is often a sign that the pet is in distress. Normally, the police would not consider a barking dog an emergency, however, with these below freezing temperatures, our officers are working day and night to urge residents to be vigilant about bring pets indoors. Pets should only be outside for a limited time during below freezing temps such as 10 minutes. Putting a dog outside on a tether in these conditions is not recommended. Being outside with your pet while he is outside is advised. Making a phone call to the police department might possibly save a life this winter.”
Reports of animal abuse or cruelty can be called into your local police department who will put you in touch with your local animal control company. For Lower, Upper, Woodbine, The Wildwoods, or Stone Harbor, please call 1-800-351-1822.