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 Known for his punishing hits and crushing sacks on the gridiron, New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is just a big puppy dog when it comes to shivering canines. That’s why the venerable nine-year NFL veteran has teamed up with PETA to throw a penalty flag on anyone who relegates the family dog to the backyard, especially when the mercury dips. In a TV public service announcement (PSA) called “Cold Paws,” set to start airing this winter, Strahan warns that dogs left outside in cold weather can suffer from frostbite and hypothermia, as well as stress and loneliness. Chained and neglected dogs also suffer from loneliness because of the lack of human contact. With two career defensive touchdowns under his belt, Strahan says he feels he scored three more when he and wife Jean rescued a trio of needy dogs. “Our dogs are part of the family,” says Strahan, filmed
with his pampered pups Tasha, Katie, and Stella. “Keep them
chained up in a cold backyard? That’s way out of bounds. I
wouldn’t even do that to a quarterback!” |
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