Officers patrol Richmond making sure pet owners aren’t leaving animals in the cold

Richmond Animal Care and Control responded to more than a dozen calls for pets left outside in backyards during the first bitter cold day of 2019. RACC Director Christie Chipps Peters posted a plea to the public on Facebook to report any offenders. "Please share this post-tell your neighbors and look out for those pets in the city that need us most. Call 804-646-5100/email or PM to report any animals you think may be in danger," the post read. Peters said Richmond City code was updated to include inclement weather regarding pets left tethered outside. "You can’t tether a dog longer than an hour. Your dogs cannot be tethered in inclement weather, and they can’t be tethered when you’re not at home," she explained. Read more: http://via.wtvr.com/I52TY