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Dog Left Alone in a Hot Vehicle While the Owner Was Shopping

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Norfolk OPP were called on Tuesday afternoon, in the middle of a heat wave about a dog that was left alone in a vehicle while the owner was shopping. 

SIMCOE - Norfolk OPP were called on Tuesday afternoon, in the middle of a heat wave about a dog that was left alone in a vehicle while the owner was shopping. 

The person had already left the scene before police arrived, however the OPP is reminding everyone that if it's too hot for you, then it's too hot for your pet. 

On a day where the temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, the temperature inside a vehicle parked in the shade reaches 32 degrees Celsius. If you leave your motor vehicle in the sun the temperature can reach 71 degrees Celsius. This is extremely hot and can have devastating effects on your pet.

Dogs and cats pant to cool themselves, but this is ineffective when they are surrounded by heat. On summer days the air and upholstery in your vehicle can heat up to high temperatures that make it impossible for pets to cool themselves. Your pet will be more comfortable if left at home.

A domesticated pet is dependent on the owner for proper care such as food, shelter and water. The Criminal Code of Canada has specific sections that deal with the mistreatment of animals.

- Cause unnecessary suffering - maximum sentence of 5 years in jail
- Injure or endanger an animal - maximum sentence of 5 years in jail
- Neglect an animal - maximum sentence of 2 year in jail

There is also a Norfolk County Care and Control of Animals By-Law 2014-46 that all residents need to be aware of. Anyone that leaves an animal unattended in a motor vehicle can face a fine of $490 dollars.

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