01/09/2025
Winter Storms & Cold Noses: Protect Your Pets This Season! 🐾❄️
East Tennessee winters can be tough on our furry friends, too! While we’re bundling up and sipping cocoa, let’s make sure our pets are safe and cozy through the snow and freezing temps. Here are a few simple ways to show them love this winter—because they love us unconditionally, rain or snow:
🐕 Bring Them Inside:
If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them. Give your pets a warm spot indoors where they can rest and feel safe. Bonus: snuggles are free and heal the heart!
🥶 Protect Paws from Frostbite:
Salt and ice can hurt those sensitive paw pads. Rinse and dry their paws after outdoor walks, or invest in some adorable pet booties (trust us, they’ll thank you later).
🥤 Fresh Water Is Key:
Make sure outdoor water bowls don’t freeze over. Hydration is just as important in winter as in summer—plus, pets don’t love drinking snow as much as you think.
🛏 Cozy Bedding:
Provide thick blankets or a plush bed away from cold drafts. Even your outdoor barn cats deserve a cozy nook to curl up in.
🚨 Emergency Prep for Pets:
Power outages affect pets, too! Have extra food, medications, and a portable water supply ready. And don’t forget their favorite toy for comfort.
❤️ Love Them Like They Love You:
Through wagging tails, soft purrs, or happy hops, our pets show us love every day. Let’s return that love by keeping them safe, warm, and cared for this winter.
At The Wes Lambert Foundation, we believe every cold nose deserves a warm heart. Stay safe and love your pets like family—they’re counting on you!