Sunday, June 29, 2008

It's hot out there - don't leave your dog in the car!


Did you know that even on comparatively cool days, such as 72 degrees, a car's internal temperature will rocket to 116 degrees within 60 minutes? And keeping the windows open a crack hardly slows the rise at all. (source: Article on Stanford study).

Every year, countless dogs die unnecessarily, after being locked in cars while their owners work, visit, shop, or run other errands.

Check out www.mydogiscool.com for more information and a handy temperature checker form to see if it's too hot to take your dog out today. Also check out the ASPCA's hot weather tips - and remember, if you love your dog enough to take them with you - you love them enough to know when to leave them at home.

If you wouldn't leave your child in the car, don't leave your dog in the car - enjoy a humane summer!

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