A reminder from police regarding the heat and your pet.
The OPP say on a day where the temperature reaches 26 degrees outside, the temperature inside a vehicle parked in the shade can reach 32.
In the sun, the temperature can reach 71 degrees!
Dogs and cats pant to cool themselves, but this is ineffective when they are surrounded by heat.
Police remind animal owners that domesticated pets are dependent on people for proper care.
The Criminal Code of Canada has specific sections that deal with the mistreatment of animals.
Leaving an animal unattended in a vehicle can lead to a fine of $490 dollars and up to 5 years in jail.
