Is it illegal to leave my pet in my car when I go shopping?

Per the California Penal Code 597.7 it is illegal to leave an animal in a car if by doing so you endanger the health or well-being of the animal. Do not leave an animal in your car during hot or warm weather. Other factors to consider are if the car is in the sun and if the windows are rolled up not allowing ventilation. Your best course is to leave your pet at home when you run errands.

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1. When should I license my dog and where do I go to do it?
2. Does my dog need to be on a leash when we go for a walk?
3. My neighbor never picks up after his dog, isn't he supposed to remove the dog's leavings?
4. I can't find my pet! Where do I look for it?
5. I saw an opossum in my yard. Is this normal?
6. Is it illegal to leave my pet in my car when I go shopping?
7. What is animal cruelty?
8. How many dogs are allowable to live in one household?
9. What is a vicious dog and what is the process for handling a vicious dog?