How Long Can You Leave Your Dog in the Car on a Hot Day?

Massachusetts State Police remind people that you wouldn’t want to sit in a car with the windows rolled up - or even cracked open - with the temperatures rising.

Danvers Police Say No to Hot Dogs

“So don’t put our furry friends in a similar situation,” state police said in a public service announcemement earlier this summer.

Even on a 70 degree day, within 30 minutes, the interior of a vehicle can reach OVER 100 degrees, according to authorites.

Check your extended local forecast.

“You wouldn’t sit in a 100 degree car, would you? With that in mind, as the temps get warmer and warmer, on a 85 degree day, it will only take 10 minutes to reach over 100 degrees in the car,” state police said in their Facebook post.

Pets die every day due to lack of care and concern, from leaving them unattended in a hot vehicle. Don’t let your pet become a statistic. If you see a pet left unattended in a vehicle on a warm day, do not hesitate to call your local police department or call 911 to be connected to your local authority.

State Police saw a post from the Lunenburg Police Department with this graphic, and thought it had great information.