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Even though it seems cool to humans during a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can reach 120 degrees in minutes, even in the shade.
Even if you think leaving a dog for “just a minute” to run an errand inside is ok, unfortunately, it can lead to heatstroke or even death.
These situations are entirely preventable though!
If You See a Dog Left in a Car …
- Take down the car’s color, model, make, and license-plate number.
- Have the owner paged in nearby stores, and call local humane authorities or the local police.
- Have someone keep an eye on the dog.
- If the police are unresponsive or take too long to arrive and the dog’s life appears to be in imminent danger, find a witness (or several) who will back your assessment.
- Take steps to remove the suffering animal, and then wait for the authorities to arrive.
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