York Police Rescued Puppy From Hot Car While Owner Shopped At Vaughan Mills For Hours
The owner has been charged.
York Regional Police rescued a puppy in "severe distress" after it was locked in a car for three hours in 29 C heat at Vaughan Mills on June 30.
District officers arrived on the scene and found the dog was, "lethargic, panting heavily and had no water," according to a press release.
A concerned citizen called 9-1-1 after finding a puppy in severe distress locked in a vehicle in 29 degree heat, while its owner spent 3 hours shopping at Vaughan Mills.
#4 District officers came to the rescue of this very good - and appreciative - pup. pic.twitter.com/CdblE1IzDS
— York Regional Police (@YRP) July 6, 2021
They proceeded to rescue the pup, who in a tweet they described as "very good" and "appreciative."
According to the York Regional Police, a "concerned citizen" at the mall called 911 after spotting the pup.
The 20-year-old owner, who had been shopping in the mall for three hours, was charged under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act for causing an animal to be in distress, according to a press release.
The York Regional Police took the opportunity to remind people not to leave their children or pets alone in hot vehicles.