Have you ever witnessed an animal locked in a parked vehicle in the summer? Have you ever left your four-legged companion alone in your car while you run some errands? Every summer, the Montreal SPCA\u2019s Investigations and Inspections\u00a0Department receives calls concerning animals left in parked vehicles. With the current warm temperatures, the SPCA wishes to remind everyone of the dangers associated with this practice and the actions to take if you witness such a situation.<\/p>\n
FALSE<\/strong>. Even when the windows are ajar or the vehicle is parked in the shade, the temperature inside a car rises very quickly, and can become very dangerous for the animal. Indeed, unlike humans, dogs have very limited ability to sweat. Thus, when the ambient air warms up, the temperature of the animal\u2019s body can increase very quickly and cause heatstroke, or even death. Since life is filled with many unexpected events, a quick two-minute stop can often take longer and have dramatic consequences. Rather than take the risk, the best option is to leave your pet at home.<\/p>\n FALSE<\/strong>. Technical malfunctions can happen to anyone. Animals have died in the past due to faulty air conditioning systems that had stopped working. Again, the consequences on the health and life of our animals are too serious to take such a risk.<\/p>\n2. If I leave the air conditioner on, there\u2019s no danger, as the interior of the car will be cool.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
3. If I see an animal in a parked car on a hot day, I can call the police.<\/strong><\/h5>\n