Protecting Pets in Hot/Cold Cars Informational Round Table Discussion 

The Massachusetts Animal Coalition Invites Animal Control Officers 

to an informational afternoon on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 1 to 4 PM

Join us for a round table discussion on MGL Ch 140 Section 174F – “Confinement of animal in a motor vehicle causing exposure to extreme heat or cold; protection of animal by animal control or law enforcement officer or fire fighter; penalties”

The Mass Animal Coalition Task Force, “Protecting Pets in Hot/Cold Cars”, will be hosting Animal Rescue League's own Lt. Alan Borgal and Wellesley ACO Sue Webb for a discussion on this law which will include: 

• A discussion on exigent circumstances 

• Public education

• Tips on how best to address irate and defensive people in violation of the law and Good Samaritans not following commands of law enforcement

• How best to remove a pet from a car and give the pet care at the scene 

• Working with your local Police Department 

During our discussion we will leave ample time for questions from ACOs and for ACOs to give their input on what has worked for them and what issues they have come across in the field.  Mass Animal Fund Continuing Education credits are available for ACOs attending.

The Massachusetts Animal Coalition, using funds from a Humane Society of the US (HSUS) grant, will also be offering opportunities for low budget Towns & Cities to obtain educational signage to further prevent pets in left in hot & cold cars.

This discussion will be held at the Wellesley Police Department located near Rt. 9 and Rt. 128 at:

485 Washington Street/Rt. 16 Wellesley, MA 02482

Refreshments will be served.  Please register by Friday, June 21.