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 Hot Weather Tips
- Overheating can kill an animal. Never leave an animal alone inside a vehicle, since even with the windows open, a parked car, truck or van can quickly become a furnace. Parking in the shade offers little protection, as the sun shifts during the day.
- Don't force an animal to exercise after a meal in hot, humid weather. Always exercise him/her in the cool of the early morning or evening.
- In extremely hot weather don't leave you dog standing on the street, and keep walks to a minimum. He/she is much closer to the hot asphalt, and his/her body can heat up quickly. A dog's paws can burn since they are not protected by shoes.
- Always provide plenty of shade for an animal staying outside the house. Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for your animals to drink.
- Avoid walking your dog in areas that you suspect have been sprayed with insecticides or other chemicals, as poisonings increase during the summer. Call your veterinarian or the SPCA National Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA/NAPCC) if you suspect your animal has been poisoned.
Southbury Animal Control conducts routine patrols of all the local parking lots during the summer months, it is considered Animal Cruelty to leave your pet in a parked vehicle. If you see a pet in a parked vehicle please call the office at (203) 262-0613.
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