Every once in awhile, we get a report that there is a dog in car. A customer who is reporting this may be concerned about the animal's welfare and insist that we do something. Here is what you can do:
1) Encourage the customer to contact Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005. They can use our courtesy phone.
2) Verify that the report is true and attempt to contact the owner of the vehicle to share the concern of the customer - if possible. If not possible, contact Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005.
3) If Pueblo Animal Services cannot be reached, call the police department (Rawlings, Barkman, Lucero, Lamb) or the sheriff's office (Pueblo West, Giodone, Greenhorn Valley)....those numbers are programmed into your phone.
4) If you believe that the animal is in distress, call 911. (When you call 911, immediately tell them where you are so they can route you to the correct 911 center).
Here is some handy info from the Denver Animal Shelter about dogs in hot cars: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-animal-shelter/shelter-programs/dogs-in-hot-cars.html
Dogs in Hot Cars
Never leave a dog (or any animal) in a hot car. Leaving a dog in a car for “just a minute” may be too long.
On a warm day, the temperature inside of a vehicle can reach 120°F in a matter of minutes – even with the windows cracked. Because dogs don’t sweat, they can’t cool themselves. Their body temperature can rise quickly and they could suffer brain damage, organ damage, or even die from heatstroke or suffocation. NEVER LEAVE A DOG IN A HOT CAR!
If you see a dog in a hot car, check for signs of stress - heavy panting, glazed eyes, unsteadiness, vomiting, or a dark tongue.
If animal is showing signs of stress, call Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005 regarding a dog in a hot car.
If animal is not showing signs of stress, monitor it and attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle.
When reporting, include: vehicle make, model, color, license plate, and length of time at location. Provide the pet’s description including breed, size, and color. Include owner’s description and location, if known.
1) Encourage the customer to contact Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005. They can use our courtesy phone.
2) Verify that the report is true and attempt to contact the owner of the vehicle to share the concern of the customer - if possible. If not possible, contact Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005.
3) If Pueblo Animal Services cannot be reached, call the police department (Rawlings, Barkman, Lucero, Lamb) or the sheriff's office (Pueblo West, Giodone, Greenhorn Valley)....those numbers are programmed into your phone.
4) If you believe that the animal is in distress, call 911. (When you call 911, immediately tell them where you are so they can route you to the correct 911 center).
Here is some handy info from the Denver Animal Shelter about dogs in hot cars: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-animal-shelter/shelter-programs/dogs-in-hot-cars.html
Dogs in Hot Cars
Never leave a dog (or any animal) in a hot car. Leaving a dog in a car for “just a minute” may be too long.
On a warm day, the temperature inside of a vehicle can reach 120°F in a matter of minutes – even with the windows cracked. Because dogs don’t sweat, they can’t cool themselves. Their body temperature can rise quickly and they could suffer brain damage, organ damage, or even die from heatstroke or suffocation. NEVER LEAVE A DOG IN A HOT CAR!
If you see a dog in a hot car, check for signs of stress - heavy panting, glazed eyes, unsteadiness, vomiting, or a dark tongue.
If animal is showing signs of stress, call Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005 regarding a dog in a hot car.
If animal is not showing signs of stress, monitor it and attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle.
When reporting, include: vehicle make, model, color, license plate, and length of time at location. Provide the pet’s description including breed, size, and color. Include owner’s description and location, if known.