I understand that people travel with pets.
I also understand that sometimes people like to take their pets places that they can't easily walk to (a pet store that encourages bringing them along, a dog park, a beach run, etc.).
What I do NOT understand is the thought process that says, "hey, it's a hot day. I think I'll stick my dog in the car, go to WalMart, and leave him there with all the windows rolled up while I go shop in air conditioning."
I'll go one step further to say it borderlines retardation when the car license plates are LOCAL.
6 comments:
This is actually illegal and there are laws that should be enforced against those who leave animals (or kids) in cars with windows rolled up on hot days.
TooTall
It is? Never knew that.
Illegal everywhere? Or is it different from state to state or area to area?
LEO here in TX will smash the window if the owner is not found quickly. And charge the owner.
True Here Also...still doesn't stop it from happening. Can I smash the window and press charges as a citizen? :)
Annie - Speaking as a non-lawyer and therefore from a strong position of ignorance I believe there are laws everywhere to prevent this. Some jurisdictions may have specific laws and others just use a generic "cruelty to animals" law.
TooTall
^ what John said. Happened at a mall here a couple of weeks ago. LE broke the window and got the dog out, but it later died. The woman has been charged. The dog was in the car for a couple of HOURS. She wouldn't want me as the judge handing out the sentence.
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