The weather is only going to get colder — forecasts have Ohio Valley temperatures falling into the 20s overnight in the near future — and it’s time to think about our pets as those temps drop.

Our furry friends, especially our dogs, aren’t built to withstand such frigid conditions. And if they’re really our friends, they shouldn’t have to. So there are some precautions everyone can take to make sure that our pets stay safe as we transition from autumn to winter.

The most important and easiest step, according to the American Red Cross, is to ensure your pets come inside during the cold months. If they’re left outdoors, they can freeze.

The Red Cross has some other tips as well.

It’s a bad idea to leave them unattended in the car. Just as vehicles can become ovens during the summer, they

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