and offered tips on what to do with pets during the heat.
“One of the most common calls for public assist we receive, especially in the summer right now, is pets in vehicles, in which we never want to leave our pets unattended in a vehicle.”Beaumont says the best thing to do is leave your pet at home or with a friend. Beaumont stresses that it is still best to leave a pet at home, however, as it minimizes the risk of a pet overheating in a car.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.Earlier this summer, the BC SPCA reminded residents that it can take as little as 10 minutes for dogs to overheat in a car on a hot day.