BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) - Beaufort County Animal Services said that they will be writing tickets for animal cruelty and neglect for those who leave their pets outside during the winter freeze. In a Facebook post, BCAS made it clear that they will write tickets in accordance with municipal code 14-35, for animal cruelty and neglect. "Abandonment during named storm. It shall be unlawful for an individual to abandon an animal and allow an animal to remain in a home, building, fence, cage, coop, crate, or any other structure when any named tropical storm or named hurricane is expected to impact Beaufort County. For the purpose of this section, a tropical storm or named hurricane is expected to impact Beaufort County when a tropical storm watch, warning, or evacuation; or when a hurricane watch, warning, or evacuation is in effect for Beaufort County." In Beaufort County, it is also unlawful for an owner to not provide proper shelter and protection from the weather. It is best to bring your pets inside if you can. For large animals that live outdoors, extra blanketing to help trap body heat is encouraged. You can read more about cold weather safety tips for your pets here. Here’s what you should do to prepare for a freeze warning