05/19/2026
PSA!!!!
This is my friendly and also not so friendly reminder that with summer temps starting to please DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOGS IN THE CAR.
It doesn't matter if it's 2 mins or 20. It's absolutely unacceptable during high temperatures.
Leaving your AC on does not help. As soon as those windows are closed or mostly closed the hot air gets trapped and even in the nicest cars or trucks your AC will not be able to compensate when the heat index is over 85.
If you're going to risk your dog's life cause you wanna run into the store for a few minutes then you shouldn't own a dog. It only takes a 2 degree increase in body temp for heat stroke to start in dogs.
You wouldn't leave your kid in a hot car so why should your dog not get the same respect.