Waterloo Regional Police responded to an animal in distress call in Kitchener.

On June 13, 2024, at approximately 12 p.m., police responded to the parking lot of Cadillac Fairview Mall for the welfare of a kitten left in an unattended vehicle.

Officers attempted to locate the owner of the vehicle but were unsuccessful. Police requested the assistance of Kitchener Waterloo Stratford Perth (KWSP) Humane Society to assist in the investigation.

Due to the concerns for the animal, officers forcibly entered the vehicle and removed the kitten.

The owner was eventually located and issued an offence notice by the KWSP Humane Society.

Pet owners are reminded to not leave animals inside motor vehicles unattended, and in an environment that could put the animal at risk. High external temperatures can quickly heat vehicle interiors and have a quick and concerning effect of an animal’s well-being.