Upsetting news for dog lovers in Christchurch today. It was revealed that a little Pomeranian was left in a car on Saturday in the full sun in the parking area at The Palms shopping centre. The dog was harnessed and muzzled and witnesses called the Mall security after seeing the dog frothing at the mouth.
Sadly, it was too late for this little dog. SPCA Canterbury investigators have the dog’s remains and are looking into the matter. They have yet to decide if charges will be laid (many of us hope so – but we of course have to wait for the facts of the case to be understood).
Geoff Sutton of the SPCA has been on the radio today reminding people not to leave their dogs in cars on hot summer days. He says (and I agree) that this should be “bloody obvious” to responsible dog owners.
Saturday’s temperature in Christchurch peaked at 33.4 degrees Celsius (92.1 degrees Fahrenheit).
Kathleen Crisley, Fear-Free certified professional and specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand
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