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Hood River County Sheriff's Office

Animal Control

CRUELTY AND NEGLECT

 

It is unlawful to commit acts of abuse, cruelty, neglect and abandonment to animals.

 

Whether by deliberate actions or negligence, causing physical injury, leaving an animal without continued care or depriving animals of “minimum care requirements” that include water, food, adequate shelter and veterinary care are all criminal acts.

 

If you observe any animal you believe is not receiving proper care contact Animal Control immediately at (541)-386-2711 or on Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm (541)-387-7037.

 

YOUR DOG MAY BE DYING

 

If it’s hot, your pet, left in an automobile may be in trouble!

 

On a warm summer day the temperature inside of a car can rapidly reach harmful and even deadly levels.  On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside your car (even parked in the shade with the window slightly opened) can reach 102 degrees in 10 minutes.  In 30 minutes it will go up to 120 degrees.  On warmer days it will go even higher.

 

Pet owners please take precautions to prevent serious harm or the death of your pet by keeping it at home on warm days.