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[Boges]

In Southern Ontario yesterday . . . It was HOT!!!

A daft couple left their doggie in a car for 2 hours and the widdle puppy died.

And they drove hours to attend some dog festival called Woofstock earlier in the day.

http://www.theglobea...article4247088/

Two dogs were found on the opposite ends of Toronto today in the owners car today.

This is not a black and white issue. No problem leaving a dog in a car on a 20 degree C day for a little bit to pick something up. But not when it's this hot, or when it's -10 C.

Anyway people love dogs but would you dare to break someone's window to save the dog. They are legally property, they don't have civil rights so you could get charged for doing that.

Whatcha think?

Edited by Boges, 11 June 2012 - 12:49 PM.

[Anti-Am]

If someone left their baby in a car yes but an animal
no.

[Signals.Cpl]

In Southern Ontario yesterday . . . It was HOT!!!

A daft couple left their doggie in a car for 2 hours and the widdle puppy died.

And they drove hours to attend some dog festival called Woofstock earlier in the day.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/ontario-pair-charged-after-dog-left-in-hot-car-in-toronto-area-dies/article4247088/

Two dogs were found on the opposite ends of Toronto today in the owners car today.

This is not a black and white issue. No problem leaving a dog in a car on a 20 degree C day for a little bit to pick something up. But not when it's this hot, or when it's -10 C.

Anyway people love dogs but would you dare to break someone's window to save the dog. They are legally property, they don't have civil rights so you could get charged for doing that.

Whatcha think?

Animal cruelty, if you see something that you think is animal cruelty you can act to protect the animal.

[American Woman]

I'd call the police or the humane society.

[guyser]

This is not a black and white issue.

Yes it is. If hot out, leave dog home or someone in the car.

No problem leaving a dog in a car on a 20 degree C day for a little bit to pick something up. But not when it's this hot, or when it's -10 C.

Sorry dude, fallacy.

20C is plenty hot when a car is air tight and in the sun. It will double in a mere 10-15 minutes.

Anyway people love dogs but would you dare to break someone's window to save the dog. They are legally property, they don't have civil rights so you could get charged for doing that.

Whatcha think?

You could get charged, but I doubt anyone will.

Once I have broken the window, I will then reach out and break something else.....his nose.

How could these otherwise sane kids be so stupid. Is Sudbury that much coller or something they didnt think it would happen?

[Boges]

Yes it is. If hot out, leave dog home or someone in the car.

Sorry dude, fallacy.

20C is plenty hot when a car is air tight and in the sun. It will double in a mere 10-15 minutes.

You could get charged, but I doubt anyone will.

Once I have broken the window, I will then reach out and break something else.....his nose.

How could these otherwise sane kids be so stupid. Is Sudbury that much coller or something they didnt think it would happen?

What about 15 C? What if you'll be gone for 5 minutes.

These tools left their dog in the car for 2 hours. Of course it's not a black and white issue.

Oh and if you'd assault someone for that you'd probably be facing more severe charges than the person leaving the dog in the car.

[Canuckistani]

Leave the windows open so the dog can breathe. Smash the windows if it seems in distress.

-10 is no problem. I've gone back country camping with my dog at temps lower than that and he did fine.

[guyser]

What about 15 C? What if you'll be gone for 5 minutes.

The assumption was to be gone the same amount as the kids yesterday.

These tools left their dog in the car for 2 hours. Of course it's not a black and white issue.

It is black and white.

Yesterday was hot-dont leave the dog in there.

Let me ask you....where is the grey in this scenario?

Oh and if you'd assault someone for that you'd probably be facing more severe charges than the person leaving the dog in the car.

Actually the cruelty charge is worse since it ioncludes the ability to slap a $10G fine on top of 5 years.

Assault is 5 years and no penalty fee.

To be honest, I doubt I would assault some schmub who is just too stupid to get it, however, someone who I told "dont leave the dog in there" and he did and shrugged off as he walked away.....well , not so sure.

[Manny]

To be honest, I doubt I would assault some schmub who is just too stupid to get it, however, someone who I told "dont leave the dog in there" and he did and shrugged off as he walked away.....well , not so sure.

You seem to have some anger issues, deeming it your right to assault others for being "stupid" in your estimation. Suggest, punching yourself in the nose when this happens.

[Boges]

Let me ask you....where is the grey in this scenario?

You misunderstood me. I mean that the issue of leaving a dog in the car isn't a black and white one. There are acceptable times to do it. Doing it yesterday in Toronto wasn't one of those times.

[guyser]

You seem to have some anger issues, deeming it your right to assault others for being "stupid" in your estimation. Suggest, punching yourself in the nose when this happens.

No anger issues,just dont like idiots who knowingly harm an innocent dog for no good reason .

I suppose you just dont care. No problem.

[guyser]

You misunderstood me. I mean that the issue of leaving a dog in the car isn't a black and white one. There are acceptable times to do it. Doing it yesterday in Toronto wasn't one of those times.

Fair enough. I couldnt understand what was grey about...30+C temps, no shade, locked tight car, 2 hours est.

[Manny]

No anger issues,just dont like idiots who knowingly harm an innocent dog for no good reason .

I suppose you just dont care. No problem.

Actually I do care, don't get me wrong. Especially if we're talkin cute little puppies with big soleful eyes. I can see how that would get someone really, really angry...

[American Woman]

It sounds as if the tragedy was caused purely by human error; apparently the 20 year old owner of the dog loves animals and has rescued animals, including the dog in question. According to the article, she lost track of time and underestimated the heat. She did have a window cracked, and apparently thought that would be enough.

I point this out only because I would have wagered that the incident wasn't due to lack of concern or caring; ie: an insensitive attitude. This isn't an isolated incident, so perhaps there should be more informational ads aimed at educating people about the dangers of leaving animals in the car this time of the year.

At any rate, I feel for the young woman who lost her pet. It was a life lesson learned in a very difficult way. Apparently she was immediately fired from her job, and I would guess this may affect her future dreams of opening an animal related company some day, but her sadness is over the dog's death. For that she has my sympathy.

Owner of dog that died in hot car loved animals, family says

Edited by American Woman, 11 June 2012 - 04:57 PM.

[WWWTT]

At any rate, I feel for the young woman who lost her pet. It was a life lesson learned in a very difficult way. Apparently she was immediately fired from her job, and I would guess this may affect her future dreams of opening an animal related company some day, but her sadness is over the dog's death. For that she has my sympathy.

Good comment American Woman!!!

I would like to add that I hope the publicity that this case generates will inform others and prevent similar tragedies from happening!

WWWTT