Hot days dangerous for penned-up pets

The temperature is heating up in Winnipeg, makingdangerous days for pets.

In recent days, police have responded to reports of pets being left unattended inside vehicles during the daytime heat.

The policeare urging peopleto not leave pets in parked vehicles for any period of time without proper ventilation or access to water.

Even on a warm day with a vehicle parked in the shade and windows slightly open, extreme temperatures can be reached andhave a devastating impact, police said in a news release.

Signs of heat strokein pets include hard panting, muscle twitching, an anxious or dazed look, or vomiting.

Anyone whosees an animal in a parked vehicle this summer, and isconcerned for its well-being, is asked to notify themanagement of the business closest to the vehicle in attempt to locate the owner as soon as possible.

And if necessary,call police.

Environment Canada is calling for sizzling temperatures in the next few days, starting with 26 C on Saturday and soaring to 31 C early next week.