Owner charged for leaving pets inside vehicle in Oshawa, leading to death of 1 dog
OSHAWA, ONTARIO, AUG 4 – Durham police charged a pet owner after one of two dogs left in a hot car was euthanized due to heat stroke, a risk that can be fatal within 15 minutes, experts say.
- Durham Regional Police Service charged an Oshawa pet owner with animal abuse after leaving two dogs unattended in a hot vehicle on Sunday.
- Joanne McCabe said at around 4:40 p.m. that day police received a call after reports of two dogs in distress inside a vehicle near Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road West.
- Durham Regional Police warned that even a few minutes in a car can be dangerous for dogs, as heat stroke fatalities can occur in under 15 minutes, and experts note dogs have limited ability to sweat.
- Durham Regional Police said the dog owner faces one count of willfully causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal, authorities confirmed.
- Authorities advise anyone who sees a pet in distress in a hot vehicle to call 911 immediately and stay with the animal, as rising temperatures increase risks.
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