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Keep your pets safe this winter

By Sarah Shurge minutes. tography. Photos printed onsite.
If it’s cold for you, it’s cold for So how do you keep your dog Proceeds go to Providing for Paws.
them. exercised, stimulated, and warm Providing for Paws is a
It’s important to know how to during the cold winter months? 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
keep your dog safe during cold You can keep your dog warm by that helps rescue animals in need.
temperatures when they cannot putting a winter coat on them Providing for Paws hopes to help
speak for themselves. (specifically short-haired breeds) curb the amount of homeless ani-
According to Detroit Animal and protect your dog’s paws from mal population by educating own-
Care & Control (DACC) and frostbite with dog booties. ers on the importance of spaying
Friends of DACC, here is a cold Some great stimulation op- and neutering their pets, as well
weather guide: tions are indoor playdates, car as proper pet care, such as vac-
– Above 45 degrees: generally rides, and trips to pet-friendly cines, preventatives for flea and
safe. Most dogs are fine with nor- stores where you can walk in- tick as well as heartworm.
mal playdates and walks. doors. Pet-friendly stores include: “Huge kudos to the rescue for
– 45-32 degrees: up to 30-60 Tractor Supply, Home Depot, their long legacy,” said Tom Swim,
minutes. Small, short-haired, or Lowe’s, and pet stores like Petco Goody’s Pet Supply Manager.
elderly dogs should wear a coat; and PetSmart. Goody’s Pet Supply Goody’s Pet Supply is located
watch for shivering. is an excellent and close option. at 35340 E Michigan Ave. For
– 32-20 degrees: about 15-30 Goody’s offers winter gear such more information about Goody’s
minutes. Risk of hypothermia for as: dog booties, dog coats, and Pet Supply, call (734)728-5300.
smaller breeds. paw thaw ice melter. For more information about
– 20-0 degrees: 10-15 minutes Goody’s Pet Supply and Pro- Providing for Paws, visit provid-
MAX. Only heavy-coated breeds viding for Paws are hosting a won- ingforpaws.org/, call (734)237-
(Huskies, Samoyeds, etc.) should derful event to bring your dog or 1812, or email
be out; monitor closely. other pets to. Pet photos with info@providingforpaws.org.
– Below 0 degrees: Quick potty Santa will be Saturday, December If you see a dog outside in the
breaks. Dangerous for ALL 13th from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at cold for extended periods of time,
breeds, quick potty breaks as Goody’s. please call (313)922-DOGS
needed; frostbite can occur in $10/photo by Dee Maggio Pho- (3647) Santa and Zeus.

14 · December 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch