Iowa City: City Council Voting on Proposal to Tighten Laws Against Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars & Against Leaving Dogs Outside for Too Long

The City of Iowa City is looking at new legislation that would put more bite against pet owners who leave their pet in a hot car, or who leave the animal outside for an extended period of time. Currently, bad pet owners face a $10 fine for such situations. The proposed change would raise the fine to $100. The city is proposing that pet owners can only die their dog up outside for 30 minutes within a three hour period.

According to the Iowa City Animal Center, there have been 50 calls between May and August 1st about animals being left unattended in hot cars.

The Iowa City city council voted unanimously on this proposal earlier this week. They must vote on it two more times before it will get passed.