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When the weather warms up, warnings go up: No Leaving Pets or Kids in Cars (it may be against the law, and hard to tell what's not too hot vs what IS)

on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 21:01
 
 
In response to the NW Corner Chatter post about dogs getting too hot in a car or even in a cage at home in a sunny window or very hot room, I shared the following. Basically everyone could take note about heat safety, car safety and monitoring oneself, others and those around you for basic safety.
 
The other day I helped a woman find her car in the rain in a parking lot. Hers was two cars away from one that looked like it. Her She was compromised with her walking and was driving her elderly husband around. Likely many people should be willing to let others drive them about if they are needing a walker or otherwise fragile. Some think there's a lot of clout in having a license, yet others realize it's just important to get where you need to go (yes, Affordably, so more public and affordable systems are needed.)
 
Creating a hazard or risk for others is not cool. FYI, the head of the NYC Subways system has never owned a car. I am curious if he has a license and knows how to drive though. He did learn about buses so maybe they worked that into the training. Meanwhile we are all drivers of the big bus called us and US, the United States.
 
The post I replied to was talking about the laws and guidelines for reporting a dog or other animal in a car... some were overdoing it, but it would be good to know what the laws are in each state and err on the side of (drum roll, Safety!). I heard some Moms in Brooklyn saying they thought it was fine for their three year old kids to run around butt naked in the sprinklers, not on the playground through. Some people shared they felt that was not okay or safe for the kids. I said there are some who wouldn't even talk about it but would call in a complaint or concern to 911 oe 311 (in NYC for non-emergency issues.) That's another thing to discuss.
 
That got their attention and yet the idea to let 'kids be kids' was a nice one to hear. Likely that will have to be in the bathtub or they could set up a kiddie pool in someone's private enclosed yard. Still not knowing may be deemed benign neglect, so check whatever you're thinking of doing...and proceed with caution.
 
Ideally there could be more 'dog care stations' outside of stores in a cool place...or people ready to do some dog sitting (again in the shade, with water etc) in a convenient area..or other dog sitters ready to watch dogs, or shoppers to shop.
 
Same things to care for pets apply to KIDS and Elderly and others with special needs...yet sometimes those groups don't get too much billing...
 
Depends on the advertising dollars and assuming 'parents and others' know it all... Not so much...every group has its own challenges. A basic would be to have serious safety plans and to Follow Them, especially as school wraps up, summer warms up and youth go out and about, especially at teens and older.
 
All need to go swimming only with appropriate supervision in designated places...no more 'Huck Finn Adventures that can put people in peril, especially in moving water (often where it is officially banned but again too often ignored.
 
) No harm in getting soaked Before taking a bike ride or simple hike by the way...then cooling off in the breeze and finding simpler ways to test one's outdoor skills like camping or hiking (again not too close to the edge in the heat of the day.)
 
Use nature do cope with basic needs and enjoy life more fully. Be fair to friends, parents, school teachers, bus drivers and others in a community, don't block traffic and play games needlessly... life's tricky enough. Volunteer at the animal shelters and consider having buddy systems to prevent danger not encourage it...Thanks in advance and explore more on livfully.org to up the smart factor about life exponentially...

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