I hate hot weather. I much prefer snow. But summer is unavoidable, so I just do my best to stay cool and not over exert myself.
As hot as it is, as humid as it is, I'm glad my Alphas never leave me locked in a hot car.
If you don't believe hot weather is hard and even dangerous for a dog, read this piece called, "Your car is an oven."
Today, I've heard at least three calls (I listen to the scanner, too, you know -- it's my instinct to be protective) about dogs locked in cars.
You may think you're just running into the store for a minute, but if you meet a friend or relative inside that one minute could turn into 30 really fast and your canine friend could be dead.
Or what if you lost your keys? It happens, you know.
Heat and humidity, especially humidity, are bad for dogs. You wouldn't leave your children in a hot car -- I would hope -- so why leave your best friend?
That's a really good point,
That's a really good point, Pachuco!
If you see an animal locked inside of a vehicle that looks like it is suffering from the heat, please call Animal Control, which I believe is actually The Genesee Animal Shelter, at 585-343-6410.
If they are not open or available, call the Genesee County Sheriffs, who also provide animal control services, at 585-343-5000.
<b>Good boy, Pachuco!</b>