well right now i am liveing in boise idaho.. but i was rise in northern idaho and sorry you cant see the picture of my dog but i think it shows up on my profile...
here what i think
I dont belive in leaveing pets outside specaily when it is cold out.. and i think you brother and his wife should be giveing the dog some attion they need love just like people do..
honestly if it was me i would take the dog on just so i would know the dog was get what he. or...