Walking on the street and see a poor pooch melting away in a sauna of a car?
Call to action: What would you do?
By now we all know the rule: do not, by any means, leave your dog in your car- especially in the summer! According to the Humane Society of the United States, when it is 80 degrees fahrenheit outside, the inside of a car can rise up to 99 degrees fahrenheit within only 10 minutes! This can be life threatening for your dog!
This helpful infographic created by Dr. Marie Haynes illustrates the danger and effects of leaving your pooch in a hot car:
Want to relate? PETA enlisted Arizona Cardinals player Tyrann Mathieu to illustrate just how sweltering a vehicle can become after sitting for just a few minutes in the sun. Watch the video here:
Also check out this article from BarkPost on what to do if you see a dog locked in a hot car.
Comment with any stories or experiences you’ve had:
This is so important to remember!
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for reading! Stay safe!
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Excellent post! I will definitely share this – so many people are still leaving their pets inside the car. It’s unbelievable.
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Thank you for sharing! It is super important to spread awareness!
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I love the infographic! The Honey Badger is awesome for doing this PETA PSA! ♥
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Bless Tyrann for doing this video! You cannot leave a dog in a hot car for any length of time without severely endangering them! You shouldn’t leave a dog in a car in the heat anywhere, even in cool weather states. I live in Phoenix as well, and if I saw a dog left in a hot car, even w/ windows open, I would take action immediately by calling 911. Great infographic! Thanks for sharing this
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
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Hey Cathy! Thank you for your response 🙂 It is so great that you are aware to take action especially in such a hot place like Pheonix. Keep cool!
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