As temperatures climb, local police urging people not to leave dogs and cats in their cars, even for a minute; 'Temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly become dangerous for pets'
As temperatures soar across the region, Sault police are urging locals not to leave their pets in parked cars — even for a minute.
“Even if the windows are cracked open, temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly become dangerous for pets because of their limited capacity to deal with heat,” says a news release from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.“The most dramatic rise in temperature occurs within the first 10 minutes that a vehicle is idle," it reads.
Leaving a pet in an idle vehicle on a warm day not only puts its life in danger, but also violates the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act. Anyone who breaks these laws may face fines, jail time and other penalties. If you see an animal in a hot car and are worried that they may be in danger, Sault Police advise you to call 9-1-1 immediately. The PAWS Act allows police to enter vehicles to help pets that are in distress.
For more information on Provincial Animal Welfare Services, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare
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