In the rear of a truck bed was a canine covered in snow with the tailgate down.
Authorities claim it’s lawful to have a dog in the back of a truck even with an unsecured tailgate, but this case could be considered animal cruelty.
“The law is not cut and completely dry on this but the motorist could be cited with an infraction of animal ruthlessness if there sufficed evidence,” the Colorado State Patrol claimed in a statement.
The wind chill, dog type, and the canine’s look would certainly all be considered.
While a Malamute can withstand extreme freezing much better than average canines, the temperature level at the time of the event showed 16-degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of 0-degrees putting the canine at risk of frostbite.
And in the rear of a vehicle going nearly 50 miles per hour, it most definitely felt also cooler than that.
It’s unclear how long the canine was in the back of the truck, and also State Patrol says it’s ultimately a reasoning telephone call by cannon fodders or police officers to determine whether it is animal cruelty.
