No Hot Pets Campaign: Top three takeaways

After a profitable six weeks, the Sfr-Contemporary and taking part SPCAs and humane societies throughout the province have wrapped up the 2023 No Sizzling Pets marketing campaign. This important marketing campaign helps save animals’ lives by educating the general public on the hazards of leaving animals unattended in automobiles through the summer time months. 

Though the official marketing campaign could also be over for an additional 12 months, we encourage you to proceed to be vigilant about pet security. Listed below are three of probably the most essential takeaways from the No Sizzling Pets marketing campaign: 

1. By no means depart animals unattended in a automobile 

Parked vehicles can rapidly attain lethal temperatures, even on comparatively gentle days with the automobile parked within the shade and the home windows open. Should you can’t take your animal with you while you depart your automobile, depart them at dwelling the place they’re secure.  

 2. Figuring out who to name 

To report an animal left unattended in a automobile, name Provincial Animal Welfare Providers at 1-833-9Animal, or your native police. Should you see an animal in rapid hazard, name 911.   

 3. Plan forward 

Driving or travelling together with your animal? Make “cool” selections by working any errands earlier than you permit, or after you arrive at your vacation spot, making solely pet-friendly stops, and choosing drive-thru meal choices. By no means danger your animal’s security by  

leaving them unattended in a automobile, even when it’s only for a couple of minutes! If one thing sudden had been to delay you from returning to your automobile, resembling a protracted lineup or a medical emergency, it may price your furry good friend their life.  

Thanks to everybody who participated within the No Sizzling Pets marketing campaign! You pledged, requested municipalities to enact bylaws, shared the #nohotpets message and supported pet-friendly companies. You helped save the lives of animals this summer time!