It was tragic, but I think there is more to that story. From the timeline I read that she posted somewhere, she had left them unattended for 30-45 minutes. And it was one of the hottest/most humid days in MI all summer.
We frequently go camping and take one or more dogs along. When we stop to eat or for any other break, the dog(s) are walked & watered first. Then they are back in the pick up with the AC on and the car locked (I have 2 sets of keys). I also park where I can see the truck if at all possible.
I have been doing this for 4 years now with no problems. It's never more than 45 minutes and if it's THAT long I go out to check on the truck still running and the AC on.
We frequently go camping and take one or more dogs along. When we stop to eat or for any other break, the dog(s) are walked & watered first. Then they are back in the pick up with the AC on and the car locked (I have 2 sets of keys). I also park where I can see the truck if at all possible.
I have been doing this for 4 years now with no problems. It's never more than 45 minutes and if it's THAT long I go out to check on the truck still running and the AC on.
We do the same thing - AC on high with doors locked and if possible, car parked in sight of where we are eating.
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I usually either leave the car running with the doors locked (two keys needed!) or I have an automatic car starter that runs for 20 minutes. I always leave my car in sight when the weather is hot.
Also, I use a wireless digital thermometer. These are typically used in your home where you put the receiver in the house and the sensor outside. I simply put the sensor in my car and carry the receiver (mine is the size of a cell phone) in my purse. I can easily check the temp in my car that way, so even if my air conditioner breaks or something, I will know before something bad happens!
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