Do you own a Siberian Husky? Lots do around here, it's the official State dog of Connecticut. Are you under the assumption that big dogs or hearty Alaskan/Arctic  breeds aren't in danger if you leave them outside in sub-zero temps? You may be wrong.

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I love dogs, and it makes me furious when I pass a shivering dog that's been left outside by an uncaring or inattentive owner. We're in a brutal Polar Vortex, we haven't seen 32F+ inland in 6 days. According to the latest forecasts, we won't until this weekend, if we're lucky.

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A post from a concerned citizen in Waterbury on social media got me over the past two days. In the post, it was alleged that several dogs were left outside on Lamont Street in Waterbury. Photos were posted of what looked like a older white dog chained to a dog house in the snow. The post directly called out Waterbury Animal Control, the Mayor, and Chief of Police to investigate what was perceived as cruelty to animals. Many commenters chimed in with their own thoughts on the situation, and luckily, it worked.

The Waterbury Police Department has just released a statement in which they explain after a thorough investigation by Waterbury PD and Animal Control officers, it's been determined the dogs were not neglected, abused, or improperly cared for.

According to avma.com, although some long-haired dog breeds are less susceptible to sub-zero temperatures, all bets are off in all breeds of dogs if: An underlying medical condition is present, the ground is covered in ice or snow, and the air temp is below 10F. Don't risk it, bring them inside.

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