Cuyahoga County could make it a crime to leave pets in hot or cold cars
- Posted on June 17, 2026
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Cuyahoga County could make it a crime to leave pets in hot or cold cars
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Leaving a dog or cat unattended in a hot or freezing vehicle could soon carry criminal penalties under a proposed Cuyahoga County ordinance. The legislation, introduced by County Councilwoman Sunny Simon, would establish a new county offense prohibiting the endangerment of pets. It also would provide legal protections for people who break into vehicles to rescue animals in ...
