I've heard arnold schwarchennegar has signed a bill that went into effect on Jan 1, 2007 deeming it illegal to leave your dog in a car even if the windows are cracked. I heard this may only be in the summer months. Does anyone know if this has went into effect? If so can you provide a link I can give to my supervisor. Someone has parked their vehicle in our parking lot and their dog is in the car. The window is cracked a tiny bit but I think she is planning to leave the dog in there for a couple of hours. My supervisor can't do anything unless it is illegal. Thank you...I feel sorry for the poor dog.
2007-02-23 03:14:24 · 17 answers · asked by crasskitty 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In Florida It IS!!
Call Animal Control and ask them the details
2007-02-23 03:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by pompanopete0 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It does depend on the weather but! Ill tell you this, laws for animals are becoming similar to laws for children. It is illegal to leave a child unattended in a car and most laws state the same for an animal now.
2016-05-24 02:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do NOT know what CA. laws are regarding this. BUT here on the east coast (MA) there have been many ignorant people who leaves their dog/s in the car while they go shopping. Now this in itself may not be wrong. BUT if the windows are closed and it is hot outside there dog can become hurt as in dead. They need air as well as water. In the summer the inside of a car can and does many times become an oven (literally) People have been busted for this treatment of animals and have been charged. I also believe there should be a law in regards to this as it helps to prevent further abuse of dogs. (Or other animals or worse KIDS)
2007-02-23 03:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call the SPCA and the law. SPCA will take the dog and hopefully 'foster' it into a _good_ home, the law should issue a citation for cruelty to animals.
Do it quick. It takes only a few minutes for a dog to die in a closed vehicle, even in winter.
2007-02-23 03:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless the dog is in distress there is no legal reason to file a complaint.
But I do understand your concern and maybe a note left under the windshield wiper blade stating you were concerned about the dog being a distraction to your business may be a deterrent.
2007-02-23 03:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it isn't illegal, it should be. Only someone who just doesn't care about their pet would leave an animal cooped up in a car.. any month of the year. Good for Arnold.... I hope it does become law.
2007-02-23 03:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Debra H 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It should be illegal to leave any animal locked up in car. I once saw a goldfish left in a hot car. It was belly up. Horrible sight.
2007-02-23 03:20:31 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call Animal Control and they can tell you what the law is. If it is not freezing or really hot they might not do anything, as there are a lot of calls about stray or vicious animals all day long.
2007-02-23 03:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can, you can call the cops! Law or no law about vehicles, their is one about cruelty to animals! Cops do not like animals or children locked in cars as many die this way every year! Trust me, they will make sure that owner never does it again!
2007-02-23 03:23:34 · answer #9 · answered by cantcu 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is,its called animal cruelty.If the car is hot and no water in the vehicle for the dog,you betcha.
2007-02-23 03:16:59 · answer #10 · answered by jnwmom 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋