County Warns Pet Owners: Outdoor Animals Unattended During Cold Violates Regulation
PIOJan 23, 2026
Montgomery County's Executive Regulation 17-17 prohibits pets from being left outside unsupervised during extreme cold conditions. Violations may be treated as animal cruelty and result in fines or charges against the pet owner. Enforcement is handled by the County's Animal Services Division under its executive director's authority.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”, received Jan 23, 2026.
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2026-01-23
effective — Animal outdoor restriction in effect during cold emergency
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