[Maximo]

I was shocked by responses to a post on Facebook complaining about "vigilantes" breaking car windows whenever they see dogs left in a car. One person proudly wrote that they leave their dog in the car when it is 90 degrees, but it is okay because the dog has water and the person runs the a/c on high for a few minutes before exiting the car. She also wrote that she is gone for *only* 15 minutes.

I do not think that the people responding understand that 1) a dog's body temperature is much higher than a human's, 2) car interiors heat up really, really fast.

I wish these people would put a large thermometer in their car to see just how hot it gets when they leave their dog. They should also try sitting in the car with their dog once to see how comfortable it is.

I like to take Max and Teddy everywhere I can. Dad rides along and one of us waits in the car with the dogs if we make a stop. However, when it is 80+ degrees with the sun shining, it is often too hot even with the car windows down. So, the dogs stay home.