HRP release:
Police have charged a woman for leaving a dog in a cold vehicle in Dartmouth earlier this week.
On January 28 at approximately 8 p.m., police were called to a parking lot in the 100 block of Tacoma Drive in Dartmouth for a dog in a parked vehicle that was believed to be in distress. The temperature at the time was -10 degrees. The officer located the vehicle and observed the dog inside. The officer was able to locate the owner nearby.
The dog’s owner, a 26-year-old woman, was issued a summary offence ticket for causing an animal to be in distress under section 26(1) of the Animal Protection Act. This offence carries a fine of $410.00.
Police remind citizens that if you see an animal in distress, call 902-490-5020 and take direction from the call taker.
Below are some tips to help keep your pets safe this cold weather season:
- Never leave your pet in a cold car. It can hold in the cold just like a refrigerator.
- Keep your pets indoors during the day and night. Cold temperatures can still harm your pets even though they have fur.
- Stay with your pets when taking them outside. if it’s too cold for you, it is too cold for them.
