Most people are aware that, every year, children die after being left inside cars in hot weather. Fewer know that countless dogs die similar, terrible deaths, because such incidents are rarely reported to authorities.
The combination of warm weather and a closed car can literally be a killer for dogs. Even leaving a dog for "just a minute" to run an errand can lead to tragic consequences. Every year, dogs suffer and die after being left inside cars during the summertime heat. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable.
"My Dog is Cool" is designed to educate people about the dangers hot weather poses to dogs. The campaign will spread the word to the public, shopping malls, police departments and animal control departments nationwide. It is a campaign of United Animal Nations, a national non-profit animal protection organization.
For more information or to arrange an interview, contact UAN's Communications Director Alexis Raymond at (916) 429-2457, ext. 314 or info@uan.org
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SACRAMENTO, CA (May 18, 2010) – United Animal Nations (UAN) is imploring pet owners to avoid leaving their dogs in hot cars this summer – a practice that can lead to serious illness and even death. Read more »