As the temperature rises outside police are reminding residents about the dangers of leaving pets inside a hot vehicle.
City of Kawartha Lakes Police say leaving pets in hot cars can be life threatening. Within just 15 minutes an animal can endure brain damage, or even death from heatstroke according to Police.
Throughout Canada, The Ontario SPCA has partnered with countless Police, and Humane Societies to prevent animals left in hot vehicles. Through their “No Hot Pets” campaign, they are raising awareness with information such as that dogs have limited ability to sweat, which can make excessive heat fatal.
If you see a pet in an unattended vehicle that may be suffering from heat exhaustion, please call;
- 310-SPCA (7722), 24/7 if in Ontario
- Local SPCA or Humane Society
- Local police
Please remember to take proper care of your pets, and remind friends and family to do the same. Let’s keep all pets out of hot, unattended vehicles! #NoHotPets
For more information, please visit the Ontario SPCA website at http://ontariospca.ca, or at http://www.nohotpets.ca/.
