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1. The Velvet Bulldog
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   I can't believe that with all this heat, and with all the information about keeping your pets cool and safe, that someone can still be so oblivious. I came out of PCC this morning (Weds) and saw a dog tied to the carts that are right outside PCC's doors. The dog was in full sun, no water, and the leash was tied too short, so its collar was pulling against its neck and pulling its head up. wtf??? I told a PCC clerk who brought the dog some water and loosened the leash. Part of me thinks I should have stuck around to rip the dog's owner a new one. Part of me thinks it's lucky for him/her that I didn't.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

2. andrea
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   oooh...that burns me up! glad you noticed this TVB and that you were able to bring the poor dog some relief with water. The dogs owner was lucky that it was not me that was there, as I would have had some choice words for them...in or out of the store.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

3. WSB
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   Someone sent me a note early this morning worrying about a dog in a car near The Junction.

   The number I dug up from Seattle Animal Shelter is 386-PETS. If you suspect an animal is in trouble, my suggestion would be to call sooner rather than later. Just thought I'd throw that in here.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

4. KBear
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   Ok, can we all agree that TODAY anyone leaving a dog in a parked car for any length of time has done a very bad thing?

   Posted 2 years ago #         

5. Kimberley
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   I wish people would remember that the hot pavement can burn the pads on their dog's feet. Leave them at home during the heat of the day, make sure their crate is in a cool place (or let them find some reprieve on the cool tile/hardwood/floor) and that they have plenty of water.

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6. pigeonmom
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   Speaking of dogs, are there any cooling centers that will accept pets?

   Posted 2 years ago #         

7. LisaM
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   You can actually call the police - it's a crime.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

8. sam-c
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   can I call the police if my dog is locked up inside a hot house ?
   inside the house measured 92-95 this morning.

   that's about how hot it is in cars when it is 75 outside, and people start reporting dogs left in cars. yes, he's had several baths, several and several hose showers, but that doesn't last long.

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9. Kimberley
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   Not sure if it'll help sam, but I've been filling a metal bowl half way with water and then freezing it for my dog - it seems to help a little. I've also been freezing wet bandannas in ziplock bags and tying them around his neck.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

10. sam-c
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    thanks for the tip about the bandannas! we've been changing out the water frequently with water from the refrigerated pitcher- hopefully that helps too.

    Posted 2 years ago #         

11. EmmyJane
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    I agree this weather isn't the best for dogs to be outside, but I'm dog sitting a herding dog that doesn't give a crap how hot it is and wants her exercise. The best I can do is take them to Magnison and go swimming, then Westcrest walking around the shadded part later at night. Taking them out under those conditions doesn't seem like doggie abuse to me.

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12. JoB
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    i drove up into the mountains yesterday to walk mine in the deep shade of old growth trees.. it was only 85...

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13. Kimberley
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    The bandanna idea came from a discussion here about doing it for humans but adding some plant water retention crystals (may have been a JoB discussion). I sent mine to doggie daycare yesterday where he played in a swimming pool for most of the day with his girlfriend (he was returned to the house wet, and had been wetted down many times). I think did (what I call) a JoB and took him for a ride in the car with the A/C blasting.

    Posted 2 years ago #         

14. Square One Books
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    I initially misread the post about freezing wet bandanas to tie around the neck as freezing wet "bananas." Quite a funny image! I think I need more coffee before I continue reading.

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15. Kimberley
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    I bet some freezing wet bananas would be good right about now Square One Books!

    Posted 2 years ago #         

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