Penticton RCMP remind motorists not to leave pets in hot vehicles
It’s an annual reminder every summer: When temperatures rise, don’t leave pets inside your vehicle., B.C., made their yearly appeal, highlighting for residents and visitors the dangers animals face when left in hot cars.
“This time of year, the SPCA along with police and fire departments receive numerous emergency calls reporting animals left unattended in hot cars,” said the Penticton RCMP.“It’s often for well-meaning pet owners who think it’s safe to leave their pet inside their cars for a short while to run errands. Given the extreme heat the South Okanagan often experiences, pets may suffer from heatstroke and become very ill.
Also, police say even though officers would like to assist as quickly as possible, it may not always be possible to do so.‘Just keep your dog at home’: Vets, police warn against leaving pets in cars amid heat wave “Our frontline officers are often stretched thin responding to and investigating serious incidents, and may not be able to attend to these reports as quickly as required,” said Penticton RCMP Const. James Grandy.
“If you think you’ll have to be in and out of your vehicle often, your dog may feel much better staying home with water and shade.”
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