\u201cOn an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees and the pet may suffer irreversible organ damage, seizures, or die.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also, dogs with short snouts, who have long hair, or who are younger are at even greater risk, she said.<\/p>\n
It is an issue year-round in warmer climates. But particularly during the summer and extreme heatwaves like many parts of the country are experiencing now,\u201d Simpson said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Simpson added that more than half of the US states have laws that prohibit leaving animals in hot vehicles. They provide criminal penalties, and allow first responders and\/or good Samaritans to take steps to remove animals from the vehicle with immunity from damages to the vehicle, she added.<\/p>\n
Even where there is no law, law enforcement officers can rescue an animal if it is showing signs of heatstroke, Simpson said.<\/p>\n
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Senior Vice President Lisa Lange further warned that \u201ceven when a window is slightly open, the temperature inside a parked car can reach the triple digits in just minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n
So far this year, at least 22 dogs have reportedly died from heat-related causes, she said.<\/p>\n
Quick Errands No Excuse<\/h2>\n\n
\u201cEven a \u2018quick errand\u2019 can end in tragedy for a dog left in a parked car, especially when there are unexpected distractions or delays occur,\u201d Lange said. \u201cThe safest place for dogs is indoors, where it\u2019s nice and cool.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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