LONG LEASH Pet owners watch out! Follow strict ‘15ft law’ during winter weather or face jailPET owners have been urged to follow strict laws dictating how to treat dogs in extreme winter conditions as violators could be thrown in jail. At least two states have a strict 15 foot guideline that pet parents should know when temperatures drop below freezing. The Humane Society of Parkersburg reminded pet owners to exercise caution before Winter Storm Fern hit the US East Coast and Mid-Atlantic over the weekend. Humane Officer Cassie Wright encouraged pet owners to ensure their animals’ safety ahead of the inclement weather.