Stupid, Stupid People, They Deserve Jail Time

[Nothing To Do With Doodles]

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1209346--dog-died-in-parked-car....

I just don't get it. How stupid can people be? Frankly, I think they should just remove themselves from the gene pool now. 

Anyone with a modicum of intelligence would know that leaving a dog, any dog, in a car in warm, hot weather is a death sentence for that animal. My heart just breaks for this poor dog who had the miserable misfortune to be with these people.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

that option isn't good for the environment, and sure isn't good if someone decides they want to steal a running car.

I have tried to leave the a/c on for the dogs but the car automically shuts off, so it doesn't work in my car at all. Anyway, take the dog home! Or get your food to go! I can't imagine a dog liking being left in the car for such a long time.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I agree. Jack hates being left alone in the car and I never do it, regardless of the weather.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I leave my dogs for run in errands and although they always prefer to come with me they're OK with it. But our season for that is really over since I wouldn't leave them with the AC running and it's too hot. I would never leave them for more than a few minutes though. Never for lunch.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

IMO The doors should be locked, you should have full view of the car and it should only be in the case of a couple (2-3) minutes.

Having a lunch is a little nuts while your car is running however, I agree about taking your food to go.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I stopped and Panera Bread yesterday to run in for a quick loaf. I left the car running and parked right next to the store so I could see doodlebug looking out at me, just take the remote...I thought this could possibly happen to me as well. Like the couple you encountered I would have been understanding.

Pshaw on the environment comment, it would be doing the same thing running driving down the road, it was only a 2 minute stop in my case.

I did have to contemplate the entire situation all the way home from work (the stop was on the way) and had a conversation with myself...do I drive all the way home, drop Daisy and waste the gas to go all the way back, if it's busy I will keep going, if there is no close parking, I will keep going. All the pieces must fall in place. I am sure I looked like I was nuts looking out the door and placing my order.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

As long as the temperature is between 50 and 75 degrees, I often take the boys with me on errands.  I crack the windows and open the sunroof all the way so they are getting plenty of air, and I always try to park in the shade.  They don't seem to mind when I run into stores briefly, and Murph will usually lie down in the back seat and nap.  Guinness watches for me to come back.  I would not do this if I was going to a mall or any place where I couldn't park right in front of the store I was going to be shopping in.  All I have to do is say the words "road trip" and they are waiting at the garage door.

[F, Calla & Luca]

My two love "going on an adventure". But one thing I do worry about if I can't see them full time is someone teasing them if the windows are open or throwing a lit cigarette in the car. Paranoid I know but it has occurred to me. So I too try to park where I can see them but it's not always possible but I do just run in and out, mostly to little stores.

[Rose Ann and Amante]

I have Car start remote. I was getting Pizza the other day and the line was ridiculous. I just kept restarting the car. The doors stay locked. He was in my sight but I was a nervous wreck.