May 27, 2016 at 7:48 p.m.
Keep pets safe during summer
Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
This Memorial Day weekend, countless Americans will head outside — flocking to parades and picnics and pools — to enjoy some fun in the sun alongside family and friends.
As we kick off the warm summer season, American Humane Association — the country’s first national humane organization — is reminding pet owners that leaving animal companions in hot cars can be lethal.
Even when it’s a comfortable 70 degrees outside, the temperature inside a parked car can climb to 90 degrees in just 10 minutes — and up to 110 degrees in less than hour — exposing our furry friends to serious risks of discomfort, illness, and even death. Responsible animal lovers can also do their part to help other pets in danger: Concerned observers who see a distressed dog inside a parked car on a warm day should immediately call local animal control or law enforcement for help.
To keep your pets safe and happy this Memorial Day weekend and beyond, just remember: Hot dogs belong on grills, not in parked cars.
Robin Ganzert
President and CEO
American Humane Association
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