NEVER LEAVE YOUR PETS IN A VEHICLE ON A HOT DAY

Owners Left Front Windows Wide Open For Their Dog On Hot Day But They Miscalculated — Big Time

A video shared on Facebook by the Roswell Police Department is a frightening reminder of the dangers of leaving a dog in the car— even with the window open.

In the video, the two officers record the outside temperature at 97 degrees, but inside the car, even with the driver’s window rolled down, the temperature is 150 degrees.


Not only is the open window no protection for the dog, but a brief stop is no guarantee that heat won’t rise to dangerous levels.

The ASPCA warns that on an 85 degree day —even with the windows cracked — the temperature in the car can go up to 102 degrees in 10 minutes and 120 degrees in 30 minutes. Even on a relatively pleasant 78 degree day, the interior of a car can go up to 160 degrees.

So what do can one do if they see a dog locked in a car on a hot day?

According to the ASPCA, the first thing to do is contact 911 or animal control, as they have the ability to open the car and rescue the pet. In order to cool down an overheated animal, soak it with cool (not ice) water and consult a veterinarian for emergency care.


Fortunately, the two police officers in the video were able to come to the rescue of the dog on the back seat and brought in the local fire department to help cool off the dog with some water.

As for the driver of the car, they were charged with cruelty to animals.

SOURCE: LIFTBUMP