Chatham-Kent police have issued a ticket after a family pet was left in an unattended hot vehicle.
Police say officers received information Tuesday afternoon about a dog being left in a hot car.
According to police, the car was parked in a parking lot on St. Clair Street in Chatham but when officers arrived, it had already left.
Police say officers were able to locate the registered owner at his home.
A 38-year-old Chatham man was handed a $365 ticket for leaving an animal unattended in a motor vehicle when weather conditions not suitable.
Police are reminding the public to leave your pets at home when it's hot outside.