Hello BMPAH Friends & Family,
Just a friendly reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday, August 5th for BC Day.
As our summer days are getting hotter, please be reminded of the dangers of leaving your pet inside your vehicle.
Each year the BC SPCA and other agencies receive hundreds of calls to rescue pets in distress from hot vehicles.
The BC SPCA wants to remind the public that breaking a car window to remove an animal is both illegal and dangerous
for the human and the animal. Only RCMP, local police, and BC SPCA animal protection officers have the authority to
enter a vehicle lawfully to help a pet in distress.
So what should members of the public do if they have concerns about an animal sitting in a potentially hot car?
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Take note of the license plate, vehicle colour, make and model and connect with nearby businesses to have the animal owner paged to return to their vehicle immediately.
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If the animal is showing signs of distress (exaggerated panting or no panting at all, salivating, an anxious or staring expression, muscle tremors or lack of coordination, convulsions, vomiting, collapse), call your local animal control agency, police department or RCMP, or the BC SPCA Animal Helpline at 1-855-622-7722 as soon as possible.
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Remember to relay location information of the car including city and landmarks, especially if the vehicle is located in a busy parking lot, and listen to the instructions of the call takers.
Stay safe & enjoy your long weekend!
