Halifax Regional Police have charged a man for leaving a dog in a hot car in Halifax today.
At approximately 1 p.m. police responded to a call of a dog in distress inside a car in Halifax. The owner had just returned to the vehicle when police arrived on scene. The officer issued a summary offence ticket for causing an animal distress under section 26(1) of the Animal Protection Act. This offence carries a fine of $697.50.
On a warm day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside.
