Vets And Lawmakers Are Now Rallying For A Bill To Protect Pups Left In Hot Cars

Every summer, cases of pups and other pets being dangerously left alone in cars hit the news.

State Senator of Pennsylvania Andy Dinniman, state representative Rep. Frank Ferry, state representative Rep. Dom Costa, Humane Society of the United States’ Kristen Tullo, and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA)’s Mary Jane McNamee gathered to support the movement for the passing of Dinniman’s bill, Senate Bill 636, one that would protect animals left alone in cars.

At a press conference held at the East Wing Plaza of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Dinniman urged the senate to pass the bill. He hopes that it may help educate the families of pets regarding the real dangers involved with leaving animals unattended in the car on warm days. He also aims for the bill to help law enforcers act to save these animals where necessary in a more empowered manner.

The bill will see the confinement of pets in vehicles in situations where it leads to endangering the pet’s life by a fine of up to $300, while allowing public safety professionals to remove pets from these vehicles if necessary without being held liable for damages to the vehicle.

On 80-degree days, temperatures within cars can quickly hit 100 degrees within ten minutes, and rise to 114 degrees in half an hour. Without the ability to sweat, pets such as pups are unable to find ways to cool down from the heat, and this can cause permanent damage to organs and even fatalities.

We hope that this bill will be passed! In the meantime, remember to never leave your pup alone and unattended inside a car. Do like and share!