Dangers for dogs: Hot Cars

It has been cooler the past week or so here in Sarnia, but people still need to be aware of the risks to dogs inside of a parked car.

People tend to think that they are only running in a minute that the dog will be okay in the car, but he/she wont be.

It only takes a few minutes for the heat to cause brain damage to the animal that is left in the car.

How to report when you see an animal left in a vehicle:

• Write down the license plate number, car make and model.
• You can call the police, animal control or the humane society. 

Local Numbers:

• Sarnia Police (519) 344-8861
• Animal Control 519 332 0330 extension 3351 (After hours call Sarnia Police and ask for animal control)

• Sarnia Humane Society 519 344 7064. 
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Do the right thing and help save a life, it takes a couple of minutes out of your day.

I report all "hot dogs" and so should YOU!!!! 

Facts on Dogs and heat 

In the summer unless we are going to a dog friendly place my dogs are always left at home in the nice cool air conditioner. When we (and by we I mean all of us dogs left outside in the heat can get heat stroke) are outside I have the doggy pool filled up for them to play in while I cut the lawn or putter.

PLEASE don't leave your pets in a car.