14/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 14/08/2024 13:41
Summer heat is nothing new to Floridians, but it is important to remember that high temperatures can be extremely dangerous, and even fatal, for pets.
So far this summer, Orange County Animal Services has responded to several cases of people leaving their pets in cars. Some of these cases turned out to be fatal, while others led to animal cruelty charges filed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
"It's so frustrating and heartbreaking for our staff because it's entirely preventable," said Diane Summer, manager, Orange County Animal Services. "This area has so many options for pet boarding and daycare, so there's no justification for risking your pet's life by leaving them in a car."
Here are a few tips for pet owners to help keep pets safe as temperatures soar:
Hot Days = Hot Cars
Windows down? Still Risky!
Danger to Pets
It is illegal!
What can you do?
Spread the word
To learn more about the dangers of animals being left in unoccupied cars, or for more information on how to identify animal abuse, go to www.orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net.