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The weather is warming up. ☀️ So far this June, NS SPCA Enforcement team has issued two fines to individuals who have left dogs in distress in a vehicle and tied outside without access to shade and water.
In both situations the dogs did suffer from varying degrees of heat stroke and received care. ???? The owner of the dog in the vehicle received a fine totaling $697.50 and the owner of the dog left outside received a fine of $410 for causing an animal to be in distress.
The SPCA would like to remind everyone to please keep your pets safely inside and cool on hot days. If you must leave them outside, ensure that they have access to shade at all times along with a constant supply of water. High temperatures make it difficult for pets to cool themselves and heatstroke can be fatal. ????
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If you see an animal in distress in a parked vehicle, here are the steps to take:
1️⃣ Assess the situation. Signs that a pet may be in distress from overheating include exaggerated panting, rapid breathing, drooling, dark pink gums, lack of coordination, inability to get up, vomiting, convulsions or collapse.
2️⃣ Note relevant information:
1. Vehicle’s description – make, model, license plate, color, exact location
2. Pet’s description – species, size, color, breed (if known)
3️⃣ If you cannot find the owner and the animal is in distress, call your local police, RCMP or the Nova Scotia SPCA (????-????????????-????????????-????????????????) and stay at the vehicle until reinforcements arrive.
