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The combination of scorching heat forecast for the busiest day of the Ottawa Humane Society’s year and a human quarrel could mean devastation and even death to dogs, the Ottawa Humane Society warns.
“Runaway canines, extreme heat, dogs left in cars with no effective community response: the perfect storm,” Brune Roney argued in a post to the agency’s website Thursday.
First, the society is always swamped on July 1 because “most dogs are terrified of fireworks,” Roney said. A dog that would normally stay close to his people may bolt. The lucky ones are found right away or taken to safety at the OHS shelter, Roney said.
“The unlucky ones may be hit by a car or befall another terrible fate,” he added.
Secondly, this Canada Day is set to be the hottest in years – and maybe ever – with a high of 36 C and Humidex hitting the mid-40s, Roney said.
“Sadly, the long-weekend means that some people will take their dog to Canada Day festivities and too many will leave him in the car – with potentially deadly consequences,” he said.
Finally, Roney said that the OHS is no longer able to intervene when dogs are left in cars since the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals suspended its authority in a governance dispute.
The OHS is bringing in extra staff and moving dogs into its adoption centre or foster homes faster to create more shelter space, Roney said. They’ve also briefed the city’s bylaw department and police.
The OSPCA did not immediately respond to Roney’s remarks.
He called on pet owners and animal lovers to spread the word.
“You can avoid the perfect storm for your precious pet by leaving her at home, in a cool spot with plenty of water,” he said.
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“Runaway canines, extreme heat, dogs left in cars with no effective community response: the perfect storm,” Brune Roney argued in a post to the agency’s website Thursday.
First, the society is always swamped on July 1 because “most dogs are terrified of fireworks,” Roney said. A dog that would normally stay close to his people may bolt. The lucky ones are found right away or taken to safety at the OHS shelter, Roney said.
“The unlucky ones may be hit by a car or befall another terrible fate,” he added.
Secondly, this Canada Day is set to be the hottest in years – and maybe ever – with a high of 36 C and Humidex hitting the mid-40s, Roney said.
“Sadly, the long-weekend means that some people will take their dog to Canada Day festivities and too many will leave him in the car – with potentially deadly consequences,” he said.
Finally, Roney said that the OHS is no longer able to intervene when dogs are left in cars since the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals suspended its authority in a governance dispute.
The OHS is bringing in extra staff and moving dogs into its adoption centre or foster homes faster to create more shelter space, Roney said. They’ve also briefed the city’s bylaw department and police.
The OSPCA did not immediately respond to Roney’s remarks.
He called on pet owners and animal lovers to spread the word.
“You can avoid the perfect storm for your precious pet by leaving her at home, in a cool spot with plenty of water,” he said.
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