Whether you’re embarking on a weekend adventure or choosing to stay local, the Ontario SPCA encourages you to make a commitment by taking the No Hot Pets pledge. Plan ahead to ensure the safety and comfort of your beloved furry companions, whether they accompany you on the journey or stay at home.
We spoke with Kiersten Bell, Community Outreach Coordinator, who suggested if you are going out, to run errands and pick up supplies before you load up and leave home.
If you’ll be making stops along the way, remember that hot asphalt can burn your pet’s pads. Find a cool place in the shade for them to stretch their legs, eat and drink and relieve themselves.
Bell let us know why it’s a bad idea to leave a pet inside a parked vehicle.
And if you’re out and you see a pet that has been left in a vehicle, Bell tells us what to do.
Visit No Hot Pets (cmpgn.page) to take the pledge to never leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and receive a free window decal for your car, while supplies last.
Written by Emily Chatwood
