Dogs Don't Need to Die in Hot Cars

In 2021, 59 dogs lost their lives because their friend left them behind.

Cars magnify heat. When you step into your parked car on a hot day, the steering wheel and the seat feel like they’ve just emerged from an oven. This uncomfortable greenhouse effect can happen even when it’s cooler outside.

On a 75-degree day, the inside of a parked car can climb to 110 degrees in minutes. In 20 minutes on a 90-degree day, the same car can get up to 130 degrees inside.

Although we can sweat and regulate our body temperatures, this extreme heat can still be deadly. Dogs have a harder time adjusting to heat than most humans, so being stuck in a hot car can quickly become life threatening.

When the temperature rises, dogs will try to cool off by panting, and their anxiety level will rise in relation to their discomfort. After all, imagine wearing a fur coat in a small, 100-degree room, not knowing where you are or where your friends are.

If you see a dog left in a hot car...take action!

Call local law enforcement and inform them of where you are and the situation. Inform the dispatcher of any signs that the dog may be experiencing heat stroke.

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