TULSA, Okla. — Unchain OK is working to keep animals secure in the event that they occur to be left outdoors in the weather.
The nonprofit dropped off canine homes and straw to pet house owners Monday whose animals keep outdoors throughout these cold circumstances. One girl we spoke to says she is grateful for the assistance.
“I am overwhelmed. I went through a transition where I lost my job, because I’m taking care of my grandchildren and then my son’s kids brought these dogs here. So, I am grateful.” says Secret Reason.
Unchain OK sometimes helps canine house owners “unchain” their pets by giving them an extended, light-weight tether for his or her canine.
“A lot of times we put them on a tie out which is much longer, like 20 feet long so it gives them room where we can put them on trolleys,” says Jan Lavender, an Oklahoma Alliance for Animal board member.
The nonprofit additionally helps pet house owners who may have further help protecting their pets secure from completely different weather circumstances. During the summer time, Unchain OK will drop off small plastic swimming pools so dogs in want can have a spot to cool off. On Monday, volunteers dropped off provides to keep dogs warm in these cold circumstances.
“Today it’s dog houses, it’s straw. If there’s a situation where a dog is on the chain and they can’t make it into a house, what good is the house? So, tethers, tie-outs, food,” Lavender says.
Lavender says the distinction between having shelter or not, on days like as we speak might be the distinction between life and loss of life for a few of these dogs. She additionally says with each drop-off, the animal and proprietor are grateful.
“I’m 100. I am about ready to tear right now. I can’t tear because I’ll probably freeze up,” Reason says.
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