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The scorching heat forecast for Canada Day weekend could mean deadly consequences for dogs left in hot vehicles, the Ottawa Humane Society warns, and knowing who to call if you encounter this situation might save the animal’s life.
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, Bruce Roney said in a post to the OHS website Thursday.
He encouraged pet owners to leave their animals at home, in a cool place with plenty of water to drink. But some owners will surely that suggestion.
If you observe an animal left unattended in a car, contact 310-SPCA (7722) or police right away, urged OSPCA spokesperson Stephanie Johns in an emailed statement.
But only between Monday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside these hours, go directly to police.
“The funding provided by the government does not cover after-hours services,” Johns said.
She did not directly address OHS’s claims of a governance dispute.
Roney also warned that the ever-popular Canada Day fireworks often don’t play well with dogs.
“The family dog that in normal circumstances would not venture more than a few feet away from you, or would never bolt from her leash, can be startled or terrified into running.
“The lucky ones are caught right away or end up safely in our shelter. The unlucky ones may be hit by a car or befall another terrible fate.”
Again, keeping your dog at home is the safest plan, he said.
But just in case, OHS is making extra shelter space available.
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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, Bruce Roney said in a post to the OHS website Thursday.
He encouraged pet owners to leave their animals at home, in a cool place with plenty of water to drink. But some owners will surely that suggestion.
If you observe an animal left unattended in a car, contact 310-SPCA (7722) or police right away, urged OSPCA spokesperson Stephanie Johns in an emailed statement.
But only between Monday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside these hours, go directly to police.
“The funding provided by the government does not cover after-hours services,” Johns said.
She did not directly address OHS’s claims of a governance dispute.
Roney also warned that the ever-popular Canada Day fireworks often don’t play well with dogs.
“The family dog that in normal circumstances would not venture more than a few feet away from you, or would never bolt from her leash, can be startled or terrified into running.
“The lucky ones are caught right away or end up safely in our shelter. The unlucky ones may be hit by a car or befall another terrible fate.”
Again, keeping your dog at home is the safest plan, he said.
But just in case, OHS is making extra shelter space available.
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