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Hot Car Campaign 2010 Keeping Pets Safe From Heat July 15, 2010 Every summer, thousands of cats and dogs die needlessly after being left inside locked cars, according to the Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A.The combination of high temperatures, high humidity and poor ventilation can cause pets to suffer brain damage and in some instances, may even be fatal. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside your car will reach over 102-degrees in 10 minutes. In 30 minutes it will raise to 120 degrees. A dog's normal body temperature ranges between 101.5 to 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit. A dog can withstand a body temperature of 107-108 degrees for only a short period of time, without suffering heatstroke, brain damage, or death. The Inland Valley Humane Society urges pet owners to consider their animal's welfare during hot summer days. NEVER leave canine or feline friends alone in a car, even for just a few minutes. IVHS Officers DO have the right to remove an animal from a locked car if the conditions of the car are endangering the animal. Leaving your family friend in an unattended car may constitute as animal cruelty, neglect, or suffering and is a violation of California Penal Code #597. Help us spread the message by downloading the Hot Car Campaign flyer and posting it at your local park and dog parks. For more information, contact IVHS online at www.IVHSSPCA.org, or at 909-623-9777. [Back to News] |