Animal advocates across the country are reminding dog owners to bring their pets inside after a number of animals were found left outside in freezing temperatures, and some died as a result.

In one of the latest incidents, a woman in Hartford, Connecticut, was charged with animal cruelty last week after a dog at her home was reportedly found frozen solid inside of a dog house. Several dogs have similarly been found frozen to death in Ohio , Indianapolis and outside of Chicago as temperatures in some parts of the country continue to dip into negative degrees.

For those wanting to keep their pets safe, or to learn how to respond to an animal in need, here are a few questions and answers to help you get started.