Bystanders could not believe what they were seeing and alerted the authorities. The police and BC SPCA appeared and freed the bad pup from the car.

Temperatures in the vehicle had reached 100-degrees Fahrenheit, and the dog was visibly shaken. The family came back and declared their dog but would not be fined more than $300 as the Avoidance of Cruelty to Animals Act states such charges are only put in situations where the pet passes away or shows a lot more evidence of suffering.