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If It's Too Cold for You, It's Too Cold for Your Pet

Thursday, 7 March 2019 11:15

The OPP are urging all pet owners to never leave any pets in their vehicles unattended, especially in cold temperatures.

Police are once again reminding everyone that if it is too cold for you, it is too cold for your animals. 

The OPP are urging all pet owners to never leave any pets in their vehicles unattended. This could have deadly consequences for your pet. If it's too cold for you to sit inside the vehicle then it's too cold for your pet.

The best place for your pet is inside, except when you take them outside for exercise or if it is a breed of dog capable of surviving outdoor weather. Even long-haired dogs that are accustomed to being outside need extra precautions when the temperature plummets.

Never leave your cat or dog alone in a car during cold weather. Cars hold in the cold, acting like refrigerators, which could cause your pet to freeze to death.

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

If you see an animal in a vehicle on a cold day who you believe may be in distress, gather as much information as you can. Obtain the make, model and licence plate of the vehicle, and immediately enter the store and have the owner paged and contact police.

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