More officials may be authorized to break into hot cars to rescue animals

VANCOUVER – The number of officials allowed to break into hot cars to rescue animals may be going up.

The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) wants bylaw officers added to the list, which already includes SPCA constables and RCMP.

The motion was prompted by the case in Langley where six dogs overheated and died in the back of a converted pickup truck.

It includes language giving local government the power to go into vehicles, aircraft or vessels to seize animals in critical distress.

The motion passed unanimously at the UBCM conference.