Pets In Cars

• How to keep your pet safe while on the road this summer

  ICBC and the BC SPCA are reminding drivers to ensure they're keeping their pets' safety in mind when on the road this summer.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2025
  
• Edmonton surpasses last July’s total for calls about animals left in cars

  Crews have been called to 65 instances of pets or people left alone in vehicles so far this month, surpassing last July's full-month total of 63.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2024
  
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• Manitoba politician pushes for crackdown on people who leave pets in vehicles

  The proposal is similar to recent changes to Winnipeg's pet ownership bylaw, but it would extend the measure across the province.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• BC SPCA cautions against leaving dogs in hot cars as Okanagan warned of heat wave

  "We would really prefer that the pets stay at home where its cooler."

  Jul 27, 2020
• Warm days can be fatal for pets left in parked vehicles: Halifax police

  Leaving an unattended animal in a car, in conditions that would cause distress, can result in a $697.50 fine.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2020
• Don’t leave kids or pets in hot cars: Edmonton police warning

  Edmonton will experience temperatures in the mid-30s over the next few days, and police say it means your vehicle could be almost twice as hot on the inside as the outside.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 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
• This is what happens to your dog when you leave it in a hot car

  It takes mere minutes for a dog to experience symptoms of a heat stroke when it's left in a hot vehicle. This is what happens.

  Science

  Jul 7, 2016
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• Life Meter for Pets: animal rescue organization warns against leaving pets in cars

  Taking your pets places during the summer months can be fun, but also dangerous. When left inside a hot vehicle, experts say animals can overheat in a matter of minutes.

  Jul 4, 2015