As the weather gets hotter, it’s important to remember our furry friends and companions. Earlier this week a dog passed away after it was left in a vehicle outside Lambeau Field while the owner was inside. The windows were rolled up and the owner could be facing felony charges. This is a problem that has been around for quite some time. Tina Nichols from Manitowoc’s Lakeshore Humane Society was on the WCUB 980 AM morning show “The Breakfast Club” earlier this week and said, “Sometimes people just don’t realize that this is extremely difficult on your pets.”
Some people think that leaving a pet outside during a hot muggy day is ok but as Nichols explains, “They have coats. They need water. They need shade. Honestly, don’t leave them outside.” A lot of people tend to think that their four-legged friend will be ok because they have a doghouse. As Nichols explains, that is not the case, as the structure just captures the heat.
It is also important to remember when you take your pet on a walk, their fur doesn’t protect the underside of their paws. Nichols reminded people that “Dogs can burn their pads…You have to think about the temperature of the cement and blacktop. That tends to be over 100 degrees easy.”
A general rule of thumb when it comes to pets is if it’s too hot or cold for you, it’s too hot or cold for them.
The Manitowoc Police Department recently made a post on their Facebook page regarding the Hot Car Law, saying it is “very specific”. The full post can be seen below.
