RCMP is reminding pet owners of the legal requirements when leaving animals confined in parked vehicles

    Friday, 4 July 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    In a vehicle, windows are required to be rolled down to allow for adequate air flow or, if for a short period of time, windows could be left up, provided air conditioning is activated inside the vehicle.

    After a couple of hot and humid days, the RCMP is reminding pet owners of the importance and legal requirement to ensure that animals confined in parked vehicles have adequate ventilation. Cpl Jolene Garland says it’s the law. The Animal Health and Protection Act mandates that an animal held in an enclosed or confined space, such as a vehicle, has adequate ventilation.  In a vehicle, windows are required to be rolled down to allow for adequate air flow or, if for a short period of time, windows could be left up, provided air conditioning is activated inside the vehicle. Pet owners who anticipate parking their vehicles for extended periods are encouraged to leave their animals at home when possible. If you see an animal that has been left inside a vehicle on a warm day without adequate ventilation.

     

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