DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN A HOT CAR!

Today I saw a dog in a car with the windows slightly open in 30+ degree heat while the owners went grocery shopping. Another person alerted the store who then paged the couple. You'd think after being called out at least one of them would go back to the car and take care of their dog, but no. They took their sweet time checking out together and then sauntered out of the store and berated the person who had reported them telling them to mind their own f\*#$@%\^ business. I was thisclose to calling 911, but by the time I got back to the parking lot, they had left and the other person filled me in on what had happened.

To those dog owners: Maybe you thought it was no big deal to leave your dog in the car because you were only running in for a few things. Your dog could in fact get heat stroke after 10 minutes in 26C temps (source: [https://www.calgaryhumane.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dog-In-a-Hot-Car-2016-What-are-you-willing-to-lose.pdf](https://www.calgaryhumane.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dog-In-a-Hot-Car-2016-What-are-you-willing-to-lose.pdf)) It was hotter and you were gone longer. The person who confronted you was absolutely correct about the risk of heat stroke, but you felt the need to sarcastically reply "Thanks Bill Nye". What the hell is wrong with you? Did you both need to be in the store together? Why didn't one of you stay with the dog and keep the air conditioning on or sit in the shade with the dog outside? If you're unwilling to prioritize your pet's health and well-being, perhaps you're not cut out to be a pet parent. Your dog does not deserve to be the victim of your bad choices or attitude. And by the way, the concerned citizen got your licence plate and will be reporting the incident. Do better or find a better home for your dog!