Crime & Safety
Pet Owners Cited After Police Rescue Dogs Left in Cars at Premium Outlets
Police say it was 99 degrees outside when they discovered the dogs last weekend.
After responding to two calls of dogs being left in cars parked at the San Francisco Premium Outlets on hot days, Livermore Police issued a warning via Facebook to remind pet owners of the dangers of leaving animals in vehicles.
According to the Livermore Police Facebook page, the two dogs were found in two different cars parked at the San Francisco Premium Outlets last weekend. Police say the pet owners were cited for leaving their animals in their cars after the dogs were rescued.
“Please don’t bring your pets to the Outlets. Yesterday and today we found 2 dogs left in very hot cars. Today, it’s 99 degrees. This poor dog could have died in minutes. Thankfully, concerned citizen notified us. The dog is safe, the owner was cited.”
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Blazing hot temperatures in the East Bay last weekend broke records, and police officials are reminding residents to avoid leaving their pets inside their cars.
In a previous Patch article, Livermore Police issued a heat warning about leaving child and pets in cars.
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All too often children and pets are left inside cars while people are running a quick errand. Recent studies suggest that when its 95 degrees outside, in 10 minutes, it can rise to 114 degrees inside your car. That’s dangerous for anyone left inside, much less helpless children or pets.
Remember to “look before you lock” and don’t leave your children or pets inside your vehicle.
If you see a child or pet left alone in a car in the heat, you should call 911 immediately.
Here are some additional tips from local vets to protect pets:
1. Even on cooler days, don’t put your pets in the car if you are going to leave it unattended for any period of time.
2. At home always have ample shade and plenty of fresh water for your pets.
3. Do not exercise animals on warm or hot days.
4. Seek medical care immediately if you suspect your pet has experienced heat injury.
Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian and pet advocate from North Carolina, posted a dramatic YouTube video in 2012 to demonstrate how quickly a car can become a death trap for an animal. Watch.
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Video embed courtesy Dr. Ernie Ward via YouTube
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