Pets In Hot Cars

• ‘Just keep your dog at home’: Vets, police warn against leaving pets in cars amid heat wave

  Words of caution from animal experts come as Environment Canada issued heat warnings this week for many areas of Ontario and parts of southern Quebec.

  Weather

  May 26, 2020
  
• Edmonton police reminding drivers not to leave kids in hot vehicles

  Edmonton police say they have already responded to 19 calls regarding children left in vehicles in 2019.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2019
  
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• Kelowna SPCA on track to respond to more hot pet calls this summer

  Last year the branch responded to more than 140 calls and already in 2018 it has received 73 calls about animals locked in hot cars.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2018
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• Edmonton police remind drivers vehicles aren’t babysitters

  With summer upon us, Edmonton first responders are reminding people about the dangers of leaving children and pets alone in vehicles.

  Crime

  Jul 3, 2018
• It’s not even summer yet, and the BC SPCA has already seen 400 reports of pets in hot cars

  Summer isn't even here, but the BC SPCA says it's received nearly half as many reports about the issue as all of last year.

  Jun 20, 2018
• BC SPCA received 23 calls this weekend of pets left inside hot cars

  The BC SPCA says that with August still left, it's possible there will be a record breaking summer for calls of pets left in cars.

  Jul 31, 2017
• B.C. vet posts photo of dog that died in hot car as warning to pet owners

  A Port Coquitlam veterinary hospital is hoping a sad Facebook post, showing the covered body of a dog that died after being left in a hot car on Friday, will serve as a reminder to pet owners.

  Jul 29, 2017
• Halifax police issue over $1,500 in tickets after rescuing dogs from car, remind owners to keep pets safe

  Halifax Regional Police is reminding people the hot weather can mean added dangers for people's furry friends and to not leave them unattended in parked vehicles.

  Canada

  May 18, 2017
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• Saint John men lock themselves in vehicles to show dangers of leaving pets in cars

  Employees of Saint John renovation company Homestar sit in hot cars in a new PSA video highlighting the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2016