Summer fun is heating up, but let’s make sure our furry friends stay cool! The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is kicking off its annual No Hot Pets campaign and inviting you to be an advocate for animals by taking the No Hot Pets pledge at nohotpets.ca
By taking the pledge at nohotpets.ca, you’ll not only show your commitment to protecting animals, but you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a cool YETI summer prize pack.
Getting involved in the No Hot Pets campaign is easy! Here’s how you can keep tails wagging this summer:
- Take the pledge at nohotpets.ca and encourage your friends to do the same.
- Share the message on social media using fun, ready-to-go graphics and tips from the digital toolkit available at nohotpets.ca
- Talk to local businesses about supporting No Hot Pets by displaying posters and spreading awareness. They can request a free poster for their front door.
- Ask your town or city to help protect pets by passing bylaws that prevent animals from being left in hot vehicles.
The No Hot Pets website also has great resources to help you speak up for animals, plus handy hot weather pet care tips.
“It only takes a few minutes for the inside of a parked car to turn into an oven,” says Heather Jobe, Community Outreach Coordinator with the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre. “Even if you crack the windows or park in the shade, it can be life threatening for your pet. If you can’t bring them with you when you get to your destination, leave them at home where they’re safe.”
If you see an animal in distress this summer, get help! Call the government’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services at 1-833-9ANIMAL, or your local police. If it’s a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Together, we can make this summer safer for animals across Ontario.
(Richard Evans)