Friday June 7 2024
There are a number of posts that show a green background with a telephone number to report pets left in a vehicle. I must confess I reposted that on my Facebook page without first fact-checking. Mistake. THAT NUMBER IS NO LONGER VALID.
From the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society website:
If you see an animal in distress in a hot car, call 911 immediately. While you are waiting for help to arrive, ask nearby businesses to put out a page asking the person to return to their vehicle.
Follow those guidelines. I've created a new graphic with the correct information as recommended by the OSPCA, plus added that it's not just pets to be concerned about. We need to also call 911 if you see stressed kids or animals.