Summer heat can be deadly for dogs, even when it’s not that hot out.
On a 85 degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 120 degrees in just a half hour. A dog left inside can quickly experience heat stroke. What’s more, cracking a window makes little to no difference, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
A new state law – that took effect August 9 – empowers anyone in Colorado to take action. It offers legal immunity to those who break into a car to save a child or a pet in danger, so long as they follow steps laid out in the law.
The procedure is designed to make breaking in a last resort. A would-be rescuer must have a reasonable belief a person or pet is in danger. They must try to contact the vehicle owner and authorities trained to deal with the problem. If no help arrives and the vehicle is locked, only then can someone bust a window without fear of legal consequences.
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