OPP is strongly urging people to not leave pets in hot vehicles.
With the heat we have had recently, officials say it’s fatal for pets to be left in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are open.
If your pet can not be with you, leave them at home where they will be safe, cool and comfortable.
Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement a Provincial government-based animal welfare enforcement system.
The Provincial Animal Welfare Services or PAWS Act, came into effect January 1, 2020, and allows police to enter vehicles to help pets in distress.
Solicitor General and Dufferin Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones says it is critically important to ensure all pets are protected from the potential fatal effects of the sun and summer heat.
Excessive panting, drooling, listlessness, collapsing or seizures are all visible signs of heat stress in animals.
If you see an animal in a hot car and they are in immediate danger, dial 911.