JOPLIN, Mo. — Colder temperatures are on the way and that has pet experts offering advice about your furry friends.
Joplin Humane Society staff say that includes having heated water and food bowls, cutting down on walk times and protecting your pets’ feet.
The shelter’s Animal Behavior Manager Thomas Jay says it’s not just your own pet you should look out for in this weather; stray animals will also be looking for places to stay warm.
“Right now, with those temperatures dropping, a lot of feral cats are getting up inside your car. So, before you leave in the morning, I would give a couple of raps on the hood, maybe honk the horn,” said Jay.
Jay says to avoid surfaces like concrete or asphalt when it gets below freezing because animal’s paws can be damaged while walking on them.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.