Officials are reminding residents against confining their canines inside their cars during frigid weather. Dedham Animal Control says they received a few calls of dogs being left in vehicles while the owners are either shopping or dining.

Dedham Animal Control said they had received calls about dogs being stuck in cold cars while their owners shop and dine.

Dedham Animal Control warns against leaving dogs in cold cars, referencing Massachusetts laws and urging public vigilance.

DEDHAM - Pet owners are used to hearing warnings about not leaving their dogs in a hot car during the summer. But authorities are also telling drivers that the same is true in the cold winter months.