Sec. 3-180.04. Animals left unattended in a vehicle prohibited

No person shall leave an animal unattended in a standing or parked vehicle in such a manner that subjects the animal to pain and suffering, injury or death from the heat, cold or other conditions that jeopardize the animal's health and/or safety. A police officer or Animal Control Officer may use reasonable force to remove an animal left unattended in a vehicle pursuant to this Section and shall not be held liable for any damages as a result of taking such action to protect the animal's health and safety. No person shall use force to remove from a vehicle a police dog on duty, or an animal in the custody of an Animal Control Officer.