From the ASPCA – Please do not leave your pets in the car! Cars can heat up incredibly fast and are an extremely dangerous place for your pets!<\/strong><\/p>\n As summer heats up, it\u2019s tempting to bring your pet with you on car rides around town. Sadly, many people believe that cracking a window is enough to keep their dogs cool in the car while they make a quick pit stop\u2014but they couldn\u2019t be more wrong. When it\u2019s 80 degrees outside, your car will be a staggering 114 degrees in less than 30 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Worse still, dog can\u2019t cool themselves down as easily as people, and once they overheat, they can suffer extensive organ damage or die. That\u2019s why leaving an animal alone in a car is more than just a bad idea, it\u2019s a form of animal cruelty. And since the ASPCA can\u2019t be everywhere at all times, we need YOU to be our eyes and ears on the ground.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n To help save animals from dying in hot cars, take the following actions:<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n We are working hard to spread awareness about the dangers of hot cars, but all too often, the difference between life and death comes down to the actions of individuals like you. We hope you will join our cause by keeping an eye out for dogs in distress, and by making a donation today<\/a>. Together, we can prevent more tragedies and make this summer our safest season yet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n