Many of you already know how dangerous it is to leave pets in cars when it is hot, but in the story below it is important to note the temperature was only 68 degrees yet the car's temperature was 104 degrees even with the windows cracked a couple inches. Information about this topic often states 70 degrees is the limit but this situation shows temperatures less than that are not safe. Ideally, pets should never be left unattended in cars, even with the a/c running (situations have occurred where a/c malfunctioned).
Attached are flyers to share with others and below is an email I sent out last year with suggestions if you encounter a pet in a parked car. And this link to an excellent video (a vet stays in a parked car for 30 minutes with all windows cracked to experience what a dog does) is something we all should watch and share.
 |
Dog rescued from hot car parked at St. Louis Zoo : News
The temperature inside had reached 104 degrees, Humane Society says
| ||||
Preview by Yahoo
| |||||
If you witness a dog in a car -- even with windows down or cracked -- AND the animal appears to be in distress due to the HEAT INDEX,CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!!While you are waiting for law enforcement (has seizure power) or animal control (typically does not have seizure power in rural and outstate areas), use your best judgment on what to do. I need to add that no humane society in Missouri has seizure power.By all means, put your cell phone camera to good use, and take videos;Request others to serve as witnesses, AND ask witnesses to enter the business for tepid water and to locate the vehicle owner;Try to entice the dog out of the car at your own risk, if a small dog and a window is open;Perform pet CPR if necessary;NEVER put cold water on the underside of a dog who is in distress--this can cause cardiac arrest;If possible, transfer the dog to air conditioning in a vehicle or business;Offer the dog tepid water;Be prepared to offer to transport the dog to an animal clinic.Yes, a window can be broken. Yes, there are consequences. I believe that any animal advocate--including myself--is willing to take that chance rather than watch a dog expire. Again, cell phone videos are invaluable AND admissible.On two occasions, the AC was left on for the pets, but the cars were no longer running. On those occasions, 911 was called; a sheriff's department was dispatched; deputies broke the windows. This happened in Pettis County.The above is based on personal experience. Please do what is best for yourself at the moment, while doing whatever you possibly can to save the life of the dog! I would appreciate any feedback on law enforcement who helped, OR did not help.Thank you for protecting those who have no voice.Jean WJefferson County Humane Society, Inc.314.952.6413
STOP PUPPY MILL CRUELTY
Missouri: Puppy Mill Capital of the U.S.
MO Legislature Supports Puppy Mills Over Voters
"To the world you are just one person; to a rescued pet you are the WORLD"
No comments:
Post a Comment