NEVER, EVER leave a Pet or a child in the car when it's warm or hot outside. IT WILL BE FATAL WITHIN 10 MINUTES. This week's "Idiots" come from the country of Wales (it's on the main British Isle) who gave absolutely stupid responses when asked why they left pets in a hot car.
EVEN WHEN IT'S 70F/21.1C OUTSIDE- It's summertime, and even in the spring or fall, leaving anyone in a car in the sun can be fatal in minutes. When it's 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius) outside, within 10 minutes, temperatures in a car can soar to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and kill people and pets.
IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW - Wales is a country in southwest Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive Welsh language and Celtic culture.
Here's the article from the BBC News:
Pet owners' bizarre hot weather excuses shock RSPCA
RSPCA officials were left stunned after being told not to
worry by a pet owner who had locked their dog in a boiling hot car because
"he was smiling".
The explanation was one of 29 "ridiculous" excuses
told to inspectors in Wales during one of the hottest weeks of the year.
Other reasons given included "I can't help it if the
shade moved" and "my dog is white, he'll be fine".
The RSPCA has renewed calls for owners not leave their
animals in hot cars.
Holly Barber, who runs the Dogs Die in Hot Cars campaign,
said: "There is absolutely no reason or excuse that warrants risking your
pet's life by leaving them in a car on their own in this heat.
"We're pleading with people not to take the risk and to
leave their pets at home where they will be safe and happy."
Excuses given by owners for leaving their dog in a hot car:
"They're fine, they're smiling?" (Rather, the dogs
were panting excessively)
"I parked the car in the shade when I got here, I can't
help it if the shade moved."
"We only went to buy a new kitchen."
"It's OK, I'm a vet."
"We didn't think we'd be long." (The owners had
been at a Sunday church service)
"I've only been in the pub for half an hour; anyway
it's OK, I run a dog rescue centre."
SOURCE: RSPCA
The animal charity received 167 emergency calls between 11
June and 24 June from people worried about dogs in hot cars.
They say that when it is 22C outside, the temperature can
reach 47C inside a car within an hour.
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A spokesman added: "A dog's normal body temperature is
around 39C (102F).
"Brain damage may develop at body temperatures of 41C
(106F) and a lethal body temperature is approximately 42C (108F).
"Dogs are covered in fur and do not sweat in the same
way as humans do. Unlike humans, dogs pant to help keep themselves cool. The
effectiveness of panting is reduced at high temperatures."
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