With the heat and humidity turning up a notch in Quebec this month, SPA Estrie has been receiving phone calls almost daily from concerned residents reporting about animals, mainly dogs, being locked in a car without any air circulation.
According to SPA Estrie Communications Officer Alexane Bégin, the number of reports is not necessarily abnormal for this time of year. The shelter has received over 40 calls regarding animal neglect since the beginning of summer — a lot of them coming in the past two weeks.
“The temperature can get hot very quickly. And the consequences of excessive heat can be disastrous. It can be fatal for an animal in a very short amount of time. We must not neglect the dangers […] Heat stroke is a very serious problem right now that we have with dogs,” she said.
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SPA Estrie reminds Quebecers about the dangers of heat stroke for pets
By Michael Boriero
