Viral video shows dog owners fined for leaving pup in the sun in Costco parking lot
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An officer arrived on the scene at 4:35 p.m. and found the dog tethered in direct sunlight and unable to access shade due to the short length of the tether.
The City of Burnaby is hoping a recent viral video will help educate people about keeping their pets safe.
On May 5, at approximately 4:15 p.m., City of Burnaby Animal Control received a report of a dog tethered to the rear of a vehicle in the Costco parking lot at 4500 Still Creek Drive.
Daniel McDonald, the City of Burnaby animal control officer who attended to the scene arrived at 4:35 p.m. and found the dog tethered in direct sunlight and unable to access shade due to the short length of the tether.
The dog was panting “heavily” but not in immediate distress, McDonald recorded.
Approximately 10 minutes after the officer’s arrival, the dog’s guardians returned.
McDonald provided education on the dangers of heat exposure, safe tethering practices, and relevant bylaw requirements. Three bylaw violation notices were issued, totaling $300 in fines, according to the city, including one fine for not have a dog licence.
McDonald said that it is always concerning when they get calls about animals as the weather heats up.
He said this incident was a first.
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