SPCA Otago animal welfare inspector Sophia Tinirau checks the temperature of a car inhabited by SPCA model dog Archie. That is the message the SPCA is pushing after receiving calls nearly every day from concerned members of the public about dogs left in cars. ‘‘I don’t think people mean harm when leaving their dogs in cars but they often do not realise what they are doing,’’ Ms Tinirau said. ‘‘Last week we received multiple calls from concerned people about two dogs locked in a car. ‘‘We will try to mitigate any suffering that the dog may be experiencing.’’Ideally, dogs should be left at home with shelter, water and shade.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 09, 2017 15:00 UTC