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Gizmo's Mom · 07-04-2005, 04:42 AM

Valerie~ I see this kind of thing lately on almost a weekly basis where I work at the lumber yard. Why do people feel the need to bring their animals with them in this heat? Leaving their dogs in parked cars while they go in the AC and shop. One guy last week left 2 Labs tied in the back of his truck eventually one jumped out and just stood there whining (thank God his leash was long enough) the other chewed thru the small rope that held him and got under the truck to look for shade.

! As I was looking up the number for police and the owner came out. On another instance a big dog evidentally chewed thru his leash and was running thru the parking lot dodging cars. We got the poor baby some water and one of the guys took him home. The other day I saw a car broke down in the side of the highway with a dog...what's with these people? Would be very interested in the story you wrote if you would like to share. I could send it to our local paper and the local news. They've been trying to stress the point also.

azkaty · 07-04-2005, 08:24 AM

For bigger dogd.. what drives me crazy is dogs in the back of open pick up truck beds going, down the road-- I want to SCREAAM every time I see this awful thing. A few weeks ago, a truck was stopped on the side way with the people picking up a dog carrier from the s highway. The door was open!! I do not know what happened.. if there was a dog in it.. I don't want to guess!

whispersmom2 · 07-04-2005, 08:37 AM

In my county there is an ordinance against having unsecured animals in the bed of a truck. Of course, there is a law against carrying humans but every year a bunch of kids are killed in P-U accidents.
I hope no one takes atters into their own hands and breaks a car window. That is a crime so get the police!!!

BrookeB676 · 07-04-2005, 08:45 AM

it infuriates me when I hear people would leave their dog in the car! God Bless you, poor little yorkie! Why on earth would anyone do that? Last year here in Tucson (where it gets up to 115 OUTSIDE the car, who knows what inside) some man left his baby in the car, I am pretty sure the baby died (cant remember) but some people shouldnt have dogs OR kids! It really breaks my heart

I cant even stand being in my car for one second when I get in the garage. They should have taken that poor yorkie away!

schatzie · 07-04-2005, 09:08 AM

You are an angel for being at the right time, at the right place to save this Yorkie's life.

I honestly try to understand the idiocy in some humans for the actions they take. Shame on the owner for what happened!!

The ticket isn't enough punishment for what this person did but atleast he got that.

orinskye · 07-04-2005, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by azkaty

For bigger dogd.. what drives me crazy is dogs in the back of open pick up truck beds going, down the road-- I want to SCREAAM every time I see this awful thing. A few weeks ago, a truck was stopped on the side way with the people picking up a dog carrier from the s highway. The door was open!! I do not know what happened.. if there was a dog in it.. I don't want to guess!

my parents do that with their dogs all the time, the only difference is that they are secured....... they sell this special assembly that hooks the dog into the center of the truck bed (and the area most near the cab, so they are more secure) they love it.... but your right, it does make me mad when i see dogs like that when they are not secured at all

MeganS · 07-04-2005, 09:20 AM

good for you!! and its not just heat sometimes it can be too cold to. i was at a party in our town last winter and someone had their st. brenard (sp?) in the car. but we were just getting there and the guy came out and was leaving. it was really really cold to. i felt so bad for the dog!

jackandjill · 07-04-2005, 10:31 AM

Whenever I am out with Jack, and I have to stop briefly at one of our small stores, I leave the engine running with the air conditioner on and then lock the door so no one will try to steal Jack. I keep a spare key just for this reason. If I know I will be in a store for awhile I leave him at home. This is a very small town, with lots of tourists, and there has been many times that I have to tell the people that come in my store to go ahead and bring their dog in so it won't have to stay in the car, winter or summer.
Let them try to sit in a closed car for more than 5 minutes when it is more than 70 degrees outside.

Passionfruition · 07-04-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by orinskye

yay you.......... although i have to say i have been on the recieving end of this "wrath" (undeserved), i had just parked in the starbucks parking lot and i had my golden retreiver in the car, all the windows were open and i had only pulled into the parking lot to check my tire,...... this woman started YELLING at me, that i coudlnt go in the store and just leave my dog in the car (I WASNT EVEN GOING IN THE STORE, I WAS CLEARLY CHECKING MY TIRES???

) Obviously this woman was a concerend citizen but some people just take it too far, i swear she was about ready to assault me, even after i told her what i was doing and that i wasnt leaving the dog at all..... she started getting out her cell phone to call the police, and then i told her i was going to press charges against her for harassment or something if she didnt shut up and go on with her buissness, she called them anyways (idiot)..... i just left, i didnt need to deal with that, it was obvious i wasnt leaving my dog and this person was stark raving mad..... anyways, good for you, that doggy owes you its life

Wow, what an ordeal! Sounds lke that lady was looking for a fight or something, geez!!!!!

07-04-2005, 08:24 AM	#32
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	For bigger dogd.. what drives me crazy is dogs in the back of open pick up truck beds going, down the road-- I want to SCREAAM every time I see this awful thing. A few weeks ago, a truck was stopped on the side way with the people picking up a dog carrier from the s highway. The door was open!! I do not know what happened.. if there was a dog in it.. I don't want to guess! __________________ Katy

07-04-2005, 09:08 AM	#35
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	You are an angel for being at the right time, at the right place to save this Yorkie's life. I honestly try to understand the idiocy in some humans for the actions they take. Shame on the owner for what happened!! The ticket isn't enough punishment for what this person did but atleast he got that. __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

07-04-2005, 09:20 AM	#37
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	good for you!! and its not just heat sometimes it can be too cold to. i was at a party in our town last winter and someone had their st. brenard (sp?) in the car. but we were just getting there and the guy came out and was leaving. it was really really cold to. i felt so bad for the dog! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-04-2005, 10:31 AM	#38
jackandjill Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shell Knob,Missouri Posts: 287	Whenever I am out with Jack, and I have to stop briefly at one of our small stores, I leave the engine running with the air conditioner on and then lock the door so no one will try to steal Jack. I keep a spare key just for this reason. If I know I will be in a store for awhile I leave him at home. This is a very small town, with lots of tourists, and there has been many times that I have to tell the people that come in my store to go ahead and bring their dog in so it won't have to stay in the car, winter or summer. Let them try to sit in a closed car for more than 5 minutes when it is more than 70 degrees outside. __________________ Jack's Jill

07-04-2005, 04:42 AM	#31
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	Valerie~ I see this kind of thing lately on almost a weekly basis where I work at the lumber yard. Why do people feel the need to bring their animals with them in this heat? Leaving their dogs in parked cars while they go in the AC and shop. One guy last week left 2 Labs tied in the back of his truck eventually one jumped out and just stood there whining (thank God his leash was long enough) the other chewed thru the small rope that held him and got under the truck to look for shade. ! As I was looking up the number for police and the owner came out. On another instance a big dog evidentally chewed thru his leash and was running thru the parking lot dodging cars. We got the poor baby some water and one of the guys took him home. The other day I saw a car broke down in the side of the highway with a dog...what's with these people? Would be very interested in the story you wrote if you would like to share. I could send it to our local paper and the local news. They've been trying to stress the point also.

07-04-2005, 08:37 AM	#33
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	In my county there is an ordinance against having unsecured animals in the bed of a truck. Of course, there is a law against carrying humans but every year a bunch of kids are killed in P-U accidents. I hope no one takes atters into their own hands and breaks a car window. That is a crime so get the police!!!

07-04-2005, 08:45 AM	#34
BrookeB676 No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 509	it infuriates me when I hear people would leave their dog in the car! God Bless you, poor little yorkie! Why on earth would anyone do that? Last year here in Tucson (where it gets up to 115 OUTSIDE the car, who knows what inside) some man left his baby in the car, I am pretty sure the baby died (cant remember) but some people shouldnt have dogs OR kids! It really breaks my heart I cant even stand being in my car for one second when I get in the garage. They should have taken that poor yorkie away!