What To Do if You See a Dog in a Hot Car

Sometimes it's hard to act in a situation we are not prepared for.

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A few weeks ago, we shared an Urgent Alert about the dangers of leaving dogs in parked cars on hot days. What we didn’t know at the time, though, was just how urgent the situation truly is.

According to a new poll conducted by the ASPCA, an overwhelming majority of adults—93 percent—who have never encountered a dog in a car on a hot day said they would do something to help, but of those adults who actually faced such a situation, only 63 percent took action.

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Please take the pledge today.

If I see an animal alone in a hot car, I will:

Immediately call animal control or 911. Local law officials have the ability to enter the vehicle and rescue the pet.

Notify the mangers of nearby businesses so they can make an urgent announcement.

Stay with the pet until help has arrived.