Has a single, seemingly innocuous, decision changed your life forever? However, a momentary lapse of judgement could change your life for the worst.
Animal lovers have warned that a momentary lapse in judgement could result in a terrible fate for family dogs left in family cars on sweltering days. As Australia and the rest of the southern hemisphere prepare for the summer season, animal advocates are once again reminding people not to lock their pets in the car.
The temperature during the day in the Australian summer consistently reaches temperatures greater than 30 degrees Celsius. However, that temperature can easily reach more than 50 degrees in a car without the air-conditioning running. Even on milder days, the risk of your pet overheating or dehydrating is still there.
While most of the city dwellers will try and shelter from the heat at the beach and malls, we sometimes forget the health and wellbeing of our furry friends. The RSPCA has already received more than 25 calls from concerned individuals who have found dogs in locked cars. So far in November, the number of calls they have received is already 20% higher than November of last year.
Don’t leave your dog in the car. Even on mild days, the temperature inside the car can still reach over 50 degrees Celsius.
Summer’s here, and so are high temperatures
With multiple weeks of blistering temperatures, people usually head to the shopping malls for a bit of air-con and light refreshments. However, a lapse of judgement could cost you the life of your best friend. Even when undercover, the temperature inside of a car could get unbearably hot. Without any water, your dog could easily overheat or get dehydrated in as little as six minutes.
The best place to keep your pet is simply at home, or any place with plenty of shade and water. Also remember that your dogs’ paws are very sensitive and can burn very easily. So make sure to keep your dog in a cool shady spot, with a mat or towel to protect them.
