06/14/2024
Please dont leave your pets in the vehicle in the heat!!
Parked cars will rapidly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even on mild, sunny days. On a 26°C day, a vehicle's temperature can reach 46°C in 20 minutes.
In other words, even on a mild day, the temperature inside your vehicle can quickly reach dangerous levels for your pet! Five minutes is five too many!
Research has shown that "precautions," such as leaving the vehicle's windows cracked or parking in the shade, are inadequate. They do not prevent the vehicle's internal temperature from quickly reaching dangerous levels.
What should I DO if I find a pet left in a vehicle?
✅Note the vehicle's make, model, and registration
✅Ask businesses in the area to page the car's owner(s) to return to their vehicle
✅Wait by the vehicle until the dog is safe
✅Call your local animal control or appropriate enforcement agency
✅Call the non-emergency number of your local police
What should I NOT DO if I find a pet left in a vehicle?
⚠️Break the vehicle's window. Even with the best intentions, this is illegal, and you could face criminal charges.
