What Should the Penalty Be for Leaving a Dog in a Hot Car?

After rescuing a few dozen dogs, I have learned how to talk dog.  
It is an easy language to understand because dogs are commutative.  
All you have to do is to observe and listen.  They understand when you 
are sad, happy, or silly.  And they certainly know when you are planning 
on going out and leaving them alone.

Packing your suitcase for a trip is a sure trigger.  
You can hear them say, "Don't you realize that you 
will be leaving me behind?

Why can't I come with you?"









Dogs read humans effortlessly.  They learn to understand our moods and the tones
in our voice.  They can differentiate between a smile and a scowl.

Sitting next to you they love to press their body close to yours or put their paw 
on your arm or leg.  This way they can safely sleep knowing that if you change 
positions, they will wake up.  It is especially interesting to observe this with dogs 
who are rescues.  They need that assurance.

Talking to a dog is a conversation -- not a one-way street.  They want you to 
understand them as much as you want to understand what they are saying to 
you.  Isn't it funny that most of us raise our voices or speak baby-talk to our dog
no matter if he is a senior or a puppy?

 

WHAT ABOUT THE IDIOTS WHO LEAVE THEIR  PETS OR CHILDREN IN CARS!

One of my pet peeves is when people leave their dogs in a hot car.  Not only is it 
stupid, but dangerous.  Unless it is absolutely necessary to take your dog with you, 
leave them home on a hot day.  We've all been there -- walking through a parking 
lot and seeing a dog panting in a car.  Upon observation, you may see the window 
cracked a of couple inches. I realize that might be the two inches between life and
death but it certainly does not render a comfortable atmosphere for a dog.  Ever 
try sitting in a hot car for a few minutes or worse yet -- an hour or more -- with 
the window cracked open a couple of inches?


Walking by, you can read it on their distressed faces.  They are begging you 
to rescue them from the insane heat.  I am thrilled that a law has been passed 
in many states which allows you to smash a car window to save a dog's life.


I don't like much about summer because I hate temperatures above 70 degrees, 
but I can't imagine what it would be like to be wearing a fur coat in hot weather.  
Notice that Rocky is in the SHADE - by choice.

Have you ever saved a dog in distress?  Would you hesitate to rescue one even 
if it meant breaking a car window?

My Secret Subject this month was submitted by https://spatulasonparade.blogspot.com 

asking the question:  Tell us about a hot summer day from a dog's perspective.

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