Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself.-- James A. Froude (1818-1894)

Sunday, November 17, 2013

DONT LEAVE pets / kids in the parked car

....Even when your car is parked under the shade on cooler days, cars can heat up to extremely dangerous levels which can prove to be fatal for children or animals. In fact, when it’s a cool 22°C outside, the temperature inside a car can soar to 47°C within an hour!

...Many still do not realize that animals too can suffer from heatstroke just like us humans. It is important to note that dogs are no less susceptible to the scorching Malaysian heat as we are. They will feel every bit as uncomfortable and tortured in high temperatures as humans do.

Unlike humans, dogs can pant to help cool themselves down. But when they’re stuck in a hot stuffy car, dogs are unable cool themselves down. And no, leaving the car window open is not good enough.....
Read further :
http://www.thestar.com.my/Opinion/Online-Exclusive/Behind-The-Cage/Profile/Articles/2013/11/15/animals-in-cars.aspx

Ditto for Kids!



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