Pet Care Notice

The temperature in Burnaby, Vancouver was hot these two days. A careless dog owner left their pet tied to the back of the car at the Costco parking lot while shopping and let it pant in the scorching sun. Eventually, the city government issued a $300 fine.

This incident occurred on the afternoon of May 5th. At that time, the temperature was high, and an unfortunate dog was tied to the back of the car with a short rope, unable to move to a shaded area. Eyewitnesses who saw the situation immediately took videos and contacted the Burnaby municipal government and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

"The dog was tied in direct sunlight, and because the rope was too short, it couldn't move to a shaded area," said Chris Bryan, manager of public affairs and media relations for the City of Burnaby. "This dog had no visible identification and was panting heavily. Although it wasn't in immediate danger, the situation was indeed concerning."

The video circulating on social media platform TikTok shows that when the dog owners were questioned by the city's animal control officers after returning from shopping, they actually argued, "It was too hot inside the car, and dogs can't be brought into Costco." This explanation clearly failed to sway the enforcement officers.

Officials seriously pointed out, "If this situation continues for a longer period, the consequences could be severe. We take this so seriously because we often see animals die due to this, and such incidents happen far too frequently."

According to the City of Burnaby, the city's animal control department received a report around 4:15 p.m. stating that a dog was tied to the back of a car at the Costco parking lot located at 4500 Still Creek Dr. Officials arrived at the scene at 4:35 p.m., guided by a Costco employee and the complainant, and found the dog.

It is worth mentioning that the kind complainant not only reported the situation but also provided water to the dog, alleviating its discomfort.

About 10 minutes later, the dog owners returned from shopping. In response to the officials' questioning, they promised, "This won't happen again next time."

However, the officials did not let them off just because of their promise. They continued to question why the dog was left outside instead of being kept at home.

In the end, the dog owners were issued three tickets for violating animal protection regulations, totaling a fine of $300 CAD.

When the dog owners expressed discomfort about being filmed, the officials pointed out that they were in a public place, where people have the right to record the event.

Bryan took this opportunity to issue an important reminder to the public: "Even brief exposure to high temperatures can harm pets. On warm days, the safest approach is to keep dogs at home, ensuring they have shade and sufficient cool water."

This incident once again serves as a warning for pet safety. As the weather gradually heats up, pet owners need to pay extra attention to their pets' sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures.

Experts suggest that if it is necessary to bring pets outdoors, adequate preparation should be made beforehand, including carrying enough water and portable shading tools. Pets must never be left alone in a high-temperature environment, whether in a car or outside.

Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7501851476294369826/

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