A dog inside a car can get your window smashed!
We all know cars get hot and cringe at seeing a dog inside a car, specially if it has the windows rolled up. The rule of thumb is NEVER LEAVE YOUR DOG UNATTENDED INSIDE A CAR. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, on a 70-degree day, the temperature in a car can hit 80 degrees in ten minutes. On a hot day, the temperature inside a car can shoot up to 109 degrees in the same amount of time. Multiple studies confirm that cracking a window doesn’t reduce the temperature either, so an open window might help keep the dog breathing but can still lead to heatstroke. We know 10 minutes isn’t enough time to pick up a few items at the grocery store or mail a package, so the bottom line is to keep your dog safe by leaving him at home when running errands. Laws in 31 states address this issue; in …