I Have a Whole New Respect For
 

the police in our city. I am usually the one who shows their a$$ when a dog is left in someones car to shop. I am outside yesterday on the parking lot and hear an awful crying noise coming from an old mini van a few rows over. Of course I'm on it:cool:..It was a little Rat Terrier with his nose sticking out a 2 in crack in the window..oh uh uh. I went inside and got the cop on duty (usually they won't do anything). While we were checking the dog out the owner comes out and jokingly says "watch it, he'll take your arm off". The cop was not amused and interupted him saying this was animal abuse and he could arrest him on the spot. The guy starts throwing names around of different cops that said it was legal. The cop said he could name all the names he wanted but it was against the law and another word he would be arrested if he didn't leave right then. So he left. Of course I was right there for the whole thing cause I wanted to be sure something was done. The cop turned to me and reminded me I saw the whole thing and that he didn't get out of line with the man. Do people really complain about things like that to superiors? Anywho, It really made me feel good that I actually found a policeman that cared about these things. It's already hot here in Texas and this won't be the first occurance at my work, but rest assured Gizmo's Mom is on the job.;)

Congratulations to you for "doing something" to help that poor little fella locked in the hot car. And a big thumbs up the the police officer who was willing to "go out on a limb" to help.

What a timely reminder with warmer weather here that it is very dangerous and cruel to leave dogs and/or any living being in a parked car with the windows up.

Hugs to you for making a difference in that Rat Terrier's life. :ghug:

Thankyou hun. I am having a really hard time with my blood pressure lately and almost stayed home yesterday. I really believe I was meant to be there, maybe just for him.

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and KUDOS to YOU Judy!!!! Stay on Em!! Good for you and the cop! entirely too hot for folks doing such things!
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Love to Hear this stuff
 

....hubby is in law enforcement and it is nice to hear someone give these guys an atta boy....

If it was very hot and the dog was left in the car for a long time, Cudos to you. But remind me not to go around where you are at. LOL I'm Guilty of leaving Kitty in the car when I go to pick something up. I would hate for someone to get the cops just because I left her in the car for 4mins because she wasn't allowed in the building (on cooler days).

Good for you and that policeman!!!

Good for you and that policeman. Yes, unfortunately if someone complains about an officer, the officer is in fact put thru the wringer until he is proven innocent. My brother is an officer in NYC and I have heard stories from him and other police that is so outrageous it would be funny if it weren't so ridiculous. People complain if there is no officer around, but yet those people are the first to criticize when something is done. I know that I couldn't do their job and I am thankful when they do theirs.

I have to say i always leave Bailey in the car if he is not able to come into a shop with me, he falls asleep on the seat BUT i do live in cold Newcastle UK where it rains NON STOP!! I would never leave him in the car if it was a hot day. I have my little doggy bag in the car full of toys, lead, bottle of water, bowl, treats and loads more. I start my new job on monday going around to peoples homes to help them get up or make them lunch, i want to take him with me he loves the car and its really cold here so no chance he will get to hot. i live in the middle of the country side with lovely walks e.c.t hehe i cant wait. better to be in a cold car with mummy seeing you every 30mins to drive to the next house than to be at home alone :D I do agree tho no dog should be left in a hot car.

Good for you, Special Canine Officer Judy.

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That is something that really ticks me off. The heat here in Texas is already hot and I can't believe these people could be that non caring or just plain stupid. Maybe they need to be left in a hot car and see what its like not to be able to breathe and die a horrilbe death. Next to that is people that put their dogs in a pick-up in the back on that hot medal and it a 110 outside. What the heck is wrong with these people's mentality.

A big THANK YOU to you and Officer Dawg!!! :thumbup::animal36

Good for you and the police officer!! I admit that I used to leave 3 of dogs in the car (when it was mild out, not hot) and just run in and get something at the grocery store. But then I heard of a lot of crash & grabs where someone's toy dogs were stolen and then resold. I would never forgive myself if I came out and my babies were gone because I was too lazy to drop them off at home! I thought "Would I leave $6500 sitting on the back seat of my car?", Of course not! So why should I leave my babies since that is what they are worth in the market! Just a thought for those who still leave them in the car, just for a few minutes...

I had the same incident at a car show.The cop sat there intill the owner come to the car, I was outa there!I c that a lot in walmart parking lot.I always got my ears and eyes on.

I work at a lumber store, much like Lowes and dogs are welcome..there's really no reason to leave them outside. I just got home from work and all was well today.:D
~Denise

OMG! It is WAAAAY too hot to leave a dog in the car during the day in Texas!! It is almost 90 degrees here!! People are so stupid! If it is too hot in a car for a person, then it is too hot in a car for a dog too!

I didnt know this at the time but a friend of mine works at the mall and sayed security just drives around looking for dogs left in cars.

That is awesome!

I'm glad the little guy was okay. Where I am you arn't even allowed to leave your dog in the car at any time. But them again it is usually hot here year around.(Palm Springs area) I get so mad when I see dogs left in the car, even 5 minutes in 100 and something weather can be deadly especially with these little ones.

You. Go. GIRL. :thumbup::thumbup:

and that cop too - nice to hear a good cop story - I'm in texas too and just can't imagine ANY dog in ANY car in this heat :(

what a jerk that guy was for doing that ....and too bad the cop didn't at least write him a ticket - I think they should because that'll make these people think next time they leave a poor defensless dog in a freakin oven to bake.

Good for you! So many people would just have ignored that little dog's plea for help.

We have 2 officers in our family. You would be suprised at the number of complaints they get from people who were doing something wrong to start with... and they got caught. Leaving a baby or a dog in a car is just plain Wrong!! But you would be suprised by the amount of people who do. Maybe with you and the officer standing there.. and getting a warning.. this person will think twice before doing it again. GOOD FOR YOU!

I don't like dogs to be in the back of a truck either. Besides being hot on their feet.. there is a chance of them falling out and getting injured or killed. I saw that once, when we were on vacation. It is not something I ever want to see again. Poor baby.

leave your dog at home unless you leave the air running in the car.. just not smart.. what if you get hurt or delayed.. your dog could die within 5-10 minutes

I would never, never, never leave Conner in the car. If he cannot go in, he stays home. I would be so afraid of someone taking him. You hear of so many yorkies being stolen lately that it makes you want to put an alarm on your dog.

Good for you Denise!!! Atta girl! These little creatures don't have anyone to talk for them. He should have been arrested! Or locked in a hot car like that for an hour, see how he would like it:thumbup:

I do the same thing...If it's not super hot out, and I am running over to somewhere, like to get food or if I know I am going to be in and out of a store like the post office or something, I take my babies with me. I crack all the windows in the car and park in the shade.

But I totally agree that if it's way hot and they are left in there for a long time thats not ok, and good job for saying something.

I have called the police after seeing a dog in the car a couple of times and waited for the owner to show up...( the store- a Walmart in Arizona) said they couldn't get involved, so I called 911 and gave them the license plate and waited ..I even got in my car to see how hot it felt to me !..It was 80 degrees outside , but inside a care it can get at least 20 degrees hotter....The owner told me to mind my own business...His dog kept going from the front seat to the back window....I waited 12 minutes ...

I believe this state (only been here 3 yrs) has a law that you can't leave a dog in a car and also (I will find out) that if there is a dog in the car and it seems like it's suffering, you CAN break the window....(again, someone told me this and I will find out)

An animal thinks it's going to the park !! NOT TO SIT IN A HOT CAR....
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its illegal here
 

I am pretty positive that leaving a dog/kid in a car the summer (when it is higher than a certain temp.) is illegal even if you think it's only going to be a minute. It is also illegal to have them ride in the bed of your truck unless they are in a crate or their feet are protected from the HOT metal. I know in past summers animal control has seized animals left in a car and the owners were ticketed and were unable to get their animals back. Both the police and animal control seem to take it pretty seriously here, which is a good thing. .