ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 22, 2014) - A man and woman have been charged under the Ontario SPCA Act, after their dog was left alone in a hot car in Algonquin National Park.
On July 5, 2014, a park warden observed a Golden Retriever-type dog locked inside a car on a campsite. The park warden noted that the exterior temperature was at least 25 degrees, the car was located in direct sunlight, the four windows were down about two inches, and the animal did not have water and was panting heavily. After 15 minutes passed without the return of the dog's owners, the Ontario SPCA was contacted.
The owners returned to their campsite approximately 35 minutes later.
Following an investigation, the Ontario SPCA has charged the animal's owners with causing distress to an animal and failing to provide the care necessary for an animal's general welfare.
The couple is scheduled to appear in court in September.
"The Ontario SPCA reminds pet owners that it is unacceptable to leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and there is no good excuse for doing so," says Senior Inspector Steve Toy.
To report cruelty please call 310-SPCA or email your concern to cruelty@ospca.on.ca.
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society:
Protecting animals since 1873, Ontario SPCA is Ontario's Animal Welfare organization. A registered charity comprised of over 50 Communities.
Since 1919, when Ontario's first Animal Welfare legislation was proclaimed, the Ontario SPCA, with the help of its Communities, has been entrusted to maintain and enforce Animal Welfare legislation. The Act provides Ontario SPCA Agents and Inspectors with police powers to do so.
Ontario SPCA provides leadership in animal welfare innovations including introducing high-volume spay/neuter services to Ontario and opening the Provincial Education and Animal Centre.
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Brad Dewar
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