Help save lives: Take the No Hot Pets pledge this summer

As temperatures rise, so does the risk for animals left in hot vehicles or outside without proper care. This summer, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is calling on all animal lovers to help protect our furry friends by taking the No Hot Pets pledge. 

Take the pledge 

By pledging your support, you’re not only raising awareness—you’re taking action. Share the No Hot Pets message on social media, talk to local businesses about becoming pet-friendly supporters, and encourage your municipality to pass bylaws that prevent animals from being left unattended in vehicles. Every voice counts, and your advocacy could save a life. 

What to do 

Even on mild days, the temperature inside a parked car can quickly climb to dangerous levels, putting pets at serious risk of heatstroke or death—even with windows cracked and the vehicle in the shade. Animals left outside without access to shade or fresh water are also vulnerable in the summer heat. 

If you see an animal in distress, don’t wait—get help. Call the Ontario government’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services at 1-833-9ANIMAL or your local police. If it’s a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 

No Excuses. No Hot Pets. 

Visit nohotpets.ca to access free resources, care tips, and digital tools to help spread the word. While you’re there, don’t forget to enter the No Hot Pets contest before August 31 for your chance to win a YETI summer prize pack—because keeping pets cool should be a win for everyone. 

This summer, be a voice for animals. Take the pledge. Share the message. Save a life. 

Visit nohotpets.ca