Don't Cook Your Dog
Alecka Madden
ED 380
The Issue
- A hot car is no place for your dog! Many pets die each summer as a result of being left in parked cars during warm weather.
- Temperatures inside a parked car, even with the windows open and in the shade, can rapidly reach very dangerous levels, even on a relatively mild summer day.
YOUTUBE VIDEO
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WHAT HAPPENS?
What Happens?
- Dogs have a harder time adjusting to heat than most humans, so being stuck in a hot car can quickly become life threatening.
- When the temperature rises, dogs will try to cool off by panting, and their anxiety level will likely rise in relation to their discomfort.
- When the ambient humidity is also increased, panting becomes much less efficient, making it more difficult for dogs to regulate their body temperature.
Why is this happening?
Many pet owners believe their best friend will be okay in the car, even if it is just for a few minutes.
They do not realize how hot the inside of a car can get, even with the windows rolled down.
THE EFFECT
The Effect
- Thermal and extensive cell damage
- Damage to the kidneys
- Damage to the liver
- Mild disorientation to a coma
- Death
Do NOT apply ice to your dog
DO apply tepid water, turn the AC on, and go to the nearest vet ASAP
What Can You Do?
SOLUTION
- Leave your pet at home!
- Use drive-thru services
- Shop at pet-friendly stores
- Bring a friend!
- Eat outside
The Solution
Where Can You Go?
Pet-friendly
Places
- Old Chicago
- Dairy Queen
- Pickle Barrel
- Scheels
- Hobby Lobby
- T.J. Maxx
- The Home Depot
and many more!
SPREAD THE WORLD
Spread the World
- See a pet in need? Write down the license plate number, and notify the manager.
- If the owner cannot be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police.
- In many states, good Samaritans are able to legally remove the animal from the car.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- https://worldpopulationreview.com/
Here is How You Can Help!
- https://recreation-law.com/2014/05/28/good-samaritan-laws-by-state/
Spread the word using this flyer
https://www.humanesociety.org/sites/default/files/docs/unattended-pets-hot-parked-car.pdf