Animal Services Director Xan Rawls says cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. Rawls says despite cats and dogs having fur, they're not resistant to cold weather and can suffer frostbite and hypothermia, too.
Rawls says drivers should also check beneath their cars and tap on their hoods to make sure cats aren't taking shelter on warm surfaces before starting the engine.
Rawls says pet owners should also check paws for cracks or bleeding and wipe dogs' paws and bellies down after walks because they could pick up traces of anti-freeze or de-icer which could be harmful to them.
PEOPLE TIPS
Hall County Fire Services Fire prevention officials encourage residents to take extra precautions during this cold weather and in the aftermath of the ice storm which many people are still without power and their normal heating source.
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