We have already had several calls and messages about animals being left in hot cars. If you see this we want you to know what you can do.
Cars can reach extreme temperatures in the summertime, even with the windows down. Leaving an animal in a hot car while you run in a store could result in dehydration or heat stroke, which could be fatal. It could also lead to injury, as a dog or other animal may try to jump out of a partially open window.
If you see an animal left alone in a parked car, call 911. Police officers and humane officers will be contacted and the animal will be removed.
The vehicle owner will undoubtably not like having their window broken or possible charges against them, but this could save their pets life and hopefully let others know not to leave Fido in the car on a hot summers day.
posted 6-12-08
PA Humane Society Police Officer Bluebook -- Digest of Laws on Cruelty to Animals
Title 18- Section 5511 -- subsection C
Cruelty to animals
A person commits a summary offense if he wantonly or cruelly ill-treats, overloads, beats, otherwise
abuses any animal, or neglects any animal to which he has a duty of care, whether belonging to himself
or otherwise, or abandons any animal, or deprives any animal of necessary sustenance, drink, shelter or
veterinary care, or access to clean and sanitary shelter which will protect the animal against inclement
weather and preserve the animal's body heat and keep it dry.
Added 4-14-07
Manny, a 3 year old quarter horse cross breed bay stallion who was seized due to his condition of severe neglect, was adopted on March 10th. Thank you to all who contributed to his upkeep while in foster care.
