PETA ran out of its initial supply of bedding straw in about 20-30 minutes of arriving at Tractor Supply today, went to a local nursery and bought more.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will provide straw bedding for dogs which have inadequate protection from an impending cold front expected to grip the area over the weekend.
One dog named Chase had become so weak from starvation it couldn't stand and had to be put down.
It's now illegal for dogs to be left chained or tethered and unattended outdoors in the town of Weldon, and police enforcement is set to begin on April 1.
With the area experiencing freezing temperatures, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will be out giving away free straw for use as doghouse bedding for dogs who are kept outside.
