As summer heats up, it’s tempting to bring your pet with you on car rides around town. Sadly, many people believe that cracking a window is enough to keep their dogs cool in the car while they make a quick pit stop—but they couldn’t be more wrong. When it’s 80 degrees outside, your car will be a staggering 114 degrees in less than 30 minutes.
Worse still, dogs can’t cool themselves down as easily as people, and once they overheat, they can suffer extensive organ damage or die. That’s why leaving an animal alone in a car is more than just a bad idea, it’s a form of animal cruelty. And since the ASPCA can’t be everywhere at all times, we need YOU to be our eyes and ears on the ground. That’s whywe’ve created a hot weather safety infographic that you can share with friends and family on your social media networks, alerting others to the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars.
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So nice you posted this!
ReplyDeleteMany people aren't aware just
how fast a car can heat up!
Leaving the A/C on isn't a smart
option as the car can quit running.
Had an experience recently
seeing a guy do this. Approached
him, telling him he couldn't leave
his dog in the car, after a few
"words" he got back in the car
& left.
I've said it before. I'm looking. If I see it, your windows gone. And hope I call the cops instead of wait for you!
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