06/04/2026
🚨 FOR THE RESIDENTS READING THIS POST, THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING. THE NEXT STEP IS A COURTROOM. 🚨
73° outside. 115° in the sun. That is a death trap. And we are done asking nicely 😑.
Yesterday, a dog was left in the sun when the ambient temperature was just 73°F. The ground and air inside that sun exposure read 115°F 🥵. That is not "a little warm." That is life-threatening! That is animal neglect. And that is a crime in Eastpointe.
This is not a suggestion. This is the law.
That owner is now facing multiple misdemeanor citations and will answer to our court system. They failed to provide adequate care such as shelter, food, water, and the dog was improperly tethered and unable to reach shade. They will now face the consequences ⚖️.
📌 LET US BE PERFECTLY CLEAR:
⚠️ If the temperature is above 82°F, your pet is NOT permitted outside for more than 3️⃣0️⃣ minutes.
⚠️ We do not care about your excuses. Your pet's body & health does not care about your schedule, your opinions, or your pet's "preferences."
⚠️ If your pet "enjoys" the heat, you had better be out there suffering through it with them — or you will still be cited. We will not debate this.
🚫 If you leave for work with your pet outside, do not be surprised when you are called home to let them in — or when your pet is confiscated.
If your pet is confiscated, you will go to court to try and try to get them back. And we will fight to ensure you do not for their safety and well-being.
This is accountability. Not a conversation. Not a request. The law exists to protect those who cannot protect themselves. We will protect the voiceless if their owners will not.
Do better. Bring them inside. Be the owner your pet thinks you are.
Here's what to do if you come across a welfare concern:
▪️Call to report to non emergency dispatch - 586.777.6700
▪️Call to report 586.445.5100 ext. 1035
▪️Message on our page.
✅️Have the following ready ✅️
➡️Address for welfare check.
➡️Photos/videos
➡️Be as detailed in the message as possible with the current time pet is outside and how long the pet is outside that you witnessed.
➡️Email [email protected] or [email protected]
