Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Is it illeagal to leave a dog in the car unattended?


Asked on 9/11/09, 12:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Don Waggoner Don Waggoner Law, P.A.

Not necessarily. It depends on what the temperature inside the car is, the size of the dog, its ability to get fresh air/breath, and whether it appears to be in distress. Any criminal act would fall under animal neglect, which is a judgment call.

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Answered on 9/11/09, 1:58 pm


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