A rescue group discovered a dog that succumbed to the harsh winter in Detroit, sparking outrage and concern for neglected pets.
Detroit: It’s heartbreaking to hear about Charlie, a dog who tragically froze to death in the brutal cold. He was found by a rescue group buried in the snow.
Charlie was a tawny-colored male dog, and he just couldn’t handle the freezing temperatures. The director of Detroit Dog Rescue, Kristina Millman-Rinaldi, shared on social media how he walked until he couldn’t anymore, then laid down and died.
People are really upset about this. Pets have been our companions for ages, and it’s tough to understand how someone could leave a dog out in such harsh conditions.
With the Midwest and East Coast facing extreme cold, reports of neglected dogs are popping up everywhere. Schools even closed to keep kids safe from the freezing weather.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is urging pet owners to keep their furry friends indoors. Leaving them outside in this weather can even be a crime in some places.
Millman-Rinaldi believes the cold likely stopped Charlie’s heart. It’s a tragic end, but she thinks it might have been a relief from the pain he was feeling.
Detroit Dog Rescue is all about saving animals. After all, dogs are known as “man’s best friend” for a reason. This saying goes way back, and it’s still true today.
Over the years, many people have neglected their pets, and it’s just sad. Millman-Rinaldi mentioned seeing other dogs in southwest Detroit, shivering and trying to escape the cold.
Sadly, four dogs recently died in Indianapolis due to the freezing conditions. Thankfully, some were rescued from icy situations by groups like PETA.
The Humane Society warns that pets can suffer in the cold, despite what some might think about their fur keeping them warm. Leaving them outside in freezing weather is just cruel.
As for Charlie, the rescue team gave him a name and a proper goodbye. Millman-Rinaldi expressed her sorrow, saying, “Oh, sweet boy, I’m so sorry.” She didn’t want kids to find him in the snow, and it’s a reminder that we need to do better for our pets.
Contact Frank Witsil at 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@freepress.com for more information.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Dog found frozen, dead in Detroit snow during brutal winter cold.