Winter Weather & Outdoor Dogs

While I agree that the ideal situation for dogs and cats during the winter is a nice, warm bed in the house, please keep in mind that drastic changes in temperature can sometimes do more harm than good. If you bring an outdoor pet indoors, keep it inside for longer than overnight. They get used to the indoor temp, and putting them back out first thing in the morning (the coldest part of the day) is subjecting them to a super drastic change in temperature. It's not healthy for them. They do acclimate to the cold (or heat), and drastic changes complicate things for them.

 

The best options for outdoor animals is warm bedding, lots of water, a barrier from the cold, and providing extra feed during the winter months. Assuming, of course, that remaining indoors is not an option.

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662.386.SHAW (7429)



Columbus, Mississippi

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Mission Statement

Shaw Pit Bull Refuge is a sanctuary dedicated to providing pit bull type dogs with safety, compassionate care, medical attention, nourishment, and unconditional love for as long as they need us.

 

We believe every dog deserves to live with dignity and to know what it means to be safe, loved, and wanted. Whether an Adopt-a-Bull ultimately finds a responsible forever home or remains with us for life, we are here for good.

 

Through responsible adoption, education, advocacy, and community support, we strive to create a better future for pit bull type dogs and the people who love them.

 

Our success isn't measured by how many dogs we save. It's measured by how well we care for the dogs who are already ours.