Northeast Georgia – The Oconee County Sheriff Department advises pet owners to protect their pets from freezing temperatures. Years ago, a dog was left outside and froze to death in Oconee County. Oconee County Georgia Sheriff’s Office posted a Facebook message to ensure people would know how serious this issue could be.
![Oconee County Police Department warns people to keep their pets warm during the fall and winter months.](https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Screen-Shot-2014-11-20-at-1.30.38-PM-300x105.png)
Local pet owner Shakeithia Fain agrees that people should protect their pets from the elements.
“I’m glad they do that because a lot of people don’t know that even though their dog has fur, the dog can still get cold. So I definitely put on my baby’s sweater so she doesn’t get cold,” Fain says.
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