Halifax Regional Police have charged a man for leaving a dog in a hot car in Halifax over the weekend.
On Saturday, at approximately 12:15 p.m. police responded to a call of a dog in distress inside a parked vehicle in Halifax.
A passerby opened the car door and took the dog out prior to police arriving.
When the owner returned to his vehicle, police 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.
