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On August 13 at approximately 3:22 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a call of a dog in distress inside a car in a parking lot in Halifax. A passerby noticed a dog left unattended in a parked vehicle and called police. The owner was located in a nearby business and the dog was found to be hot but unharmed. The owner was issued a summary offence ticket for causing an animal distress under section 26(1) of the Animal Protection Act. This offence carries a fine of $697.50.This is the second ticket issued by Halifax Regional Police in relation to dogs left in a hot car today
On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside. When the temperatures start to climb, we encourage pet owners to not leave their pets unattended in vehicles, even for a few minutes.
If you can’t bear to leave your furry friend at home, consider some alternatives to leaving them in the vehicle:
• Consider using a drive-thru or curbside pickup. Your pet can sit comfortably with you in your car while you wait for your meal or service.
• It’s also important to keep your pet hydrated. Depending on the length of time of your stops, consider packing water and a dish.
If you see a pet in immediate distress, call 902-490-5020 and take directions from the call taker.