11/30/2025
Received a call about a small dog being left outside tied to leashes and laying on a dog bed. My partner and I of Keep Me Warm Doghouses went to speak to the owner. When I asked why her dog was outside and not indoors with her she said, "the house is dark and quiet, she enjoys being outside where she gets fresh air, can hear the birds, etc". I told her about the animal cruelty law regarding tethering a dog and having the dog outside without shelter which are violations of the law. She said she didnt know. I asked if she wanted to surrender her dog to us and we would find her a loving and safe home to which she replied "No, I love my dog!" "I know I need to do better in caring for her and spending time with her and I will do that." I told her I could get her dog spayed and vaccinated and set her up with everything she would need to keep her safe indoors and for walking her. She told me she wanted to get her groomed, but because she wasn't vaccinated, she couldnt. I told her I would help her with that and made a plan to return soon with the items I promised her and she was appreciative. Less than a week later she told me her dog is inside now and doing well. She got her vaccinated and groomed and she and her dog are very happy. She thanked me for educating her on the law and taking better care of her dog.
Yesterday I went to her home and brought the items I promised her for her dog, a coat, raincoat, clothing, a leash, harnesses, p*e pads for when she at work and cant walk her dog, and p**p bags. I made an appt for her dog to be spayed mid December.
So happy with this outcome and how quickly the owner took action to make things a whole lot better for her dog. This is why I formed Keep Me Warm Doghouses, to educate owners about responsible pet care, to offer resources where needed and to help improve the lives of dogs forced to live outside by their owners.