To: Governor J.B. Pritzker

Gov. Rauner: Fight animal cruelty and criminalize leaving pets outside in extreme temperatures

Please sign the bill to penalize leaving animals outside in extreme cold or heat—in response to the preventable animal deaths during last winter's sub-zero temperatures. Offenders could face up to a year jail time or $2,500

Why is this important?

For the last 5 years I have volunteered in animal rescue daily and believe no animal should be left out in the cold. If you have a pet it becomes part of your family and you should treat it like you would another family member.