(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated 2 reports of dogs locked in cars in the past 10 days. There hasn’t been a case where the pet has died, but that may change if this trend continues. A domesticated pet is dependent on the owner for proper care like food, shelter and water.
On a day where the temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, the temperature inside a vehicle parked in the shade reaches 32 degrees Celsius while the temperature inside a vehicle in the hot sun can reach 71 degrees Celsius. The operating temperature of a sauna is 70 degrees Celsius – 90 degrees Celsius.
The Criminal Code of Canada has 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 years in jail
Take good care of your pets, it’s not just the right thing to do, it’s the law.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.