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DENVER — Snow is back in Colorado and temperatures continue to plummet.
Both the snow and cold will be with us for the foreseeable future. Denver’s high temperatures will only be in the teens and lows near zero the next three days.
Denver Animal Protection issued a stern warning for residents to take the proper precautions to protect their pets from the elements. The best way to protect pets from extreme temperatures is to avoid long-term outdoor exposure. 
Denver Animal Protection said if pets must be outside for longer durations, Denver city ordinance requires that pets have adequate outdoor shelter such as a doghouse, porch area or a similar structure that allows the animal to escape the elements. Further insulating the shelter or adding a “doggie door” to a garage or covered area adds another layer of protection from the cold.
Failure to protect animals from the cold could be deadly for pets and, for owners, lead to a Cruelty to Animals or Animal Neglect charge, up to a $999 fine and/or a year in jail for the owner.
Denver Animal Protect also reminds drivers to bang on their hoods before driving because stray cats often look for refuge in warm engines.
The Denver Dumb Friends League offered the following tips for pet safety as it gets colder:
For information about Denver’s Animal Protection ordinances or additional pet safety tips, visit denveranimalshelter.org.
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