easy people... i know sometimes i will run into the bank with Layla in the car... windows down... 5 min tops... she is in her crate in the shade.. and when i can i leave the car running.. don't assume every dog you see has been in there for hours.... sometimes it is less than 5 min... she loves car rides.. and naps when i'm in the store... the people leaving the dogs in their car are not necissarily "bad".... now if a dog is in there for an hour... then i can see getting upset.. but like today.. Layla is with my mom (she LOVES car rides) and my mom is doing running around.. Layla will stay ni her crate for the 2 min she runs into various places.. and she is no worse for wear.. she gets water and fresh air and she is fine

i dont' think she even knows we are gone! she naps as soon as the car starts moving. just please dotn' assume these dogs' parents dont' care... because we do it too... and we love her more than anythign..