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One more time: Pets and Hot Cars Don’t Mix

Suzi — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:21:50 +0000

As I was leaving the pet expo this Saturday night, I heard a dog whimpering in a white mini van. Yes, the windows were cracked, but it was 80* that day. And when I say cracked, I mean about a 1/2 inch. I informed parking and they said they could do “nothing”. I called the local police department and wasn’t too certain they’d do anything either. I had to force the dispatcher to take the ;license number, which I still have along with a photo of the vehicle. There had already been a dust up in the parking lot earlier in the day, so I thought the wisest move was to let officials handle the violation of California Penal Code 597 . Ironically, the van had a Harvest Crusade bumper sticker in its back window. (“The righteous care for the needs of their animals…” from Psalms ring a bell?)

Now, the penal code is clear: Thou shalt not leave an animal in a car.
Legal folks have worked to further define that. Who hasn’t stopped by the dry cleaners to pick up cleaning on the way back from the vet? Clearly, the animal is within sight. The windows are down. And the owner will be returning momentarily. (Even this is scary for me after I passed out during a shopping errand. You really never know IF you’re making it back to your car. So keep that in mind when bringing your pet along for the ride.)

However, this animal was in a parked car. with the windows barely cracked. on a hot day. with no shade. and the only place to enter was the Pet Expo, not someplace you just run into.

I have written letters to the event venue and the PD asking them to review and make changes to how they respond to calls re: Penal code 597.

Do you take your pet with you? How would you have addressed this situation?

Going OVERBOARD for Pets!

Suzi — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:09:37 +0000

Thanks to Overboard creator Chip Dunham for issuing these very important pet care reminders.

I LOVE THIS CARTOON! It’s been on my refrigerator since it ran in my local paper on 07/31/07. Chip Dunham, the artist, periodically issues these reminders to pet owners who travel with their pets. Thanks, Chip!

I encourage you to check out his work… and if you like it, ask your local paper to carry OVERBOARD!

http://www.gocomics.com/overboard/2007/07/31

SUMMER: Leave Your Pet At Home!

Suzi — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:06:33 +0000

: ASPCA issued this flyer for use. Download it from the ASPCA at this URL: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pets-in-hot-cars.pdf

Cruelty Alert: Pets Suffering from Heatstroke in Parked Cars @aspca #Heatstroke http://ow.ly/2bSXo

Read this PDF. If you like, please print out some for use locally: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pets-in-hot-cars.pdf

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Seeking Cover – Where Does Your Dog Hide?

Suzi — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:26:23 +0000

Hiding out from fireworks

On July 4th, Lula took up defensive positions on the couch plastered against my left hip. Butters became the best foot warmer ever created. But when friend, Julia, shared this photo of her basset, Barkley, I almost fell off the couch! Yep, that’s Barkley hiding out from the fireworks in the dryer. Where does your dog seek cover?

Take Your Dog Along!

Suzi — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:37:09 +0000

Use these links to find dog-friendly accommodations, activities, and venues for your summer trip!

www.dogfriendly.com — find hotels, restaurants, beaches, parks and attractions

www.bringfido.com – This is a really well put together site that lists hotels, restaurants, beaches, parks, events and more. Plus, you can call a pet-friendly travel expert to plan your next trip!

www.petfriendlytravel.com — this site is very similar to the others. Use it to find hotels, restaurants, beaches, parks, events and more.

Some of the locations listed on this site are also reviewed on YELP!, too. Do your research to ensure you and your pet have a pleasant trip!