HALIFAX — Police in Halifax have charged a man for leaving a dog in a hot car in Bedford, N.S.
Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Halifax Regional Police responded to a call of a dog in distress inside a car in a Bedford parking lot.
Upon arrival, police found a dog in an unoccupied vehicle with all the windows up.
According to police, the officer removed the dog from the vehicle and, when its owner returned, issued a summary offence ticket to the man for causing an animal distress.
"On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside. When the temperatures start to climb, we encourage pet owners to not leave their pets unattended in vehicles, even for a few minutes," wrote the police in a release.
Police offer several tips if you are unable to leave your animals at home, which include:
- Consider using a drive-thru or curbside pickup. Your pet can sit comfortably with you in your car while you wait for your meal or service.
- It’s also important to keep your pet hydrated. Depending on the length of time of your stops, consider packing water and a dish.
Anyone who sees a pet in immediate distress is asked to call 902-490-5020 and take directions from the call taker.
