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If you see a pet in a hot car, call Animal Control in your area immediately! Do not break attempt to enter the vehicle on your own.
You may think that bringing your pet along with you to do errands will be fun for the both of you, but when you consider it, not all places that you will be visiting are going to be pet friendly. This means that while you are shopping or eating, your furry friend will be left out in the heat — and car temperatures increase very quickly.
In just five minutes, temperatures can spike up to ten degrees warmer. This means that in a matter of fifteen minutes, the average temperature in your car on a hot day will have gone up about 24 degrees Fahrenheit. This is unbearable for your pet, and heat stroke can occur in a matter of minutes.
In collaboration with Northern Nevada SPCA and Washoe County Regional Animal Services, our dedicate, animal-loving staff created this hilarious and informative video on why you should NEVER leave your dog in a hot car.
*No humans were harmed in the making of this video.
If you see a dog that has been left in a vehicle, look for these signs of heat exhaustion:
If you see a pet in a hot car, call Animal Control in your area immediately! Do not break attempt to enter the vehicle on your own.