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Cebu City cracks down on pets left inside parked vehicles

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) in Cebu City is reminding pet owners that leaving pets inside parked vehicles without adequate ventilation for prolonged periods is prohibited under City Ordinance No. 1877. The agency emphasized that this practice can expose animals to extreme heat, stress, suffering, injury, and even death. Under the ordinance, violators may be fined ₱2,000 for each offense. “Responsible pet ownership requires ensuring the safety and welfare of animals at all times,” the DVMF said in an advisory issued on Monday, June 8. READ: Heatstroke doesn’t spare pets: What every owner […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City cracks down on pets left inside parked vehicles