Plummeting temperatures and expected snow put your pets at risk. You must bring your pets inside at low temperatures and have an available dog house filled with clean straw for the time they may be in the yard. Old, sick, pregnant, small or short-haired dogs should only be out for a few moments. Consider boots and sweaters. Use safe ice melters. Wash paws when they come in. Remember food and water for the birds. Do not forget people in need. Know where they can get help.