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Okay first of all, before any bleeding heart PETA person starts jumping down my throat for even bringing this up, I just want to say I'm against leaving animals in hot cars for long periods of time. Now that that's over with, I had a lady today completely lose it on me when I came out of the pharmacy for leaving my dog in my car. I just want to know why it's any of her business for one, and for two why this is so unbelievably wrong of me? To give you more background, I had phoned the pharmacy ahead of time as I'm on my way out of town and needed a prescription filled before I left, so they had it ready when I got there. I left my car running, and I don't even pay for meds, so it literally took me 30 seconds to run in and pick it up from them. The vehicle was running, and the air conditioner was on high. In fact, I even had my vehicle running at home for about 20 minutes before we left so it cooled off a bit then. I'm just saying, I was on my way out of town, I wanted to grab my meds on the way out, and I didn't wanna leave my dog at home as that would cause me two trips all the way across the city before I left. 30 seconds, air condition on high, I could see her out the window of the store, is this really so wrong? And go.

IMO the person over reacted as the vehicle was running and you weren't parked somewhere where you would be expected to be a long time. I see no problem with your actions.

Thank you, I didn't think it was really that unreasonable. Anybody who actually knows me knows this dog probably gets treated than my future children will haha I wouldn't ever leave her if I was gonna be a long time or the vehicle couldn't be left running with air on.

Every time I leave my dog in the car with the car running A/C on high I still fear the intrusive people of Brandon who cant mind their own business flipping out on me and calling me a bad pet owner.  
 
Sometime its unavoidable to leave your dog at home... But people who don't own a pet don't understand that.

someone would get in my face about my dog enjoying the cold a/c...

It is nice that you take your dog with you places, but the thing you might get feedback for is leaving your car running and also when it is hot out you could melt your battery by leaving it running. The woman that confronted you was just a dog lover like yourself and just saw the pup in the vehicle and was concerned. Maybe she did overreact but what if the car had malfunctioned or you got stuck in the store, could be lots of different sinerios and it only takes a heartbeat for something to go wrong. So l think it is great that there are people out there that still care. Bravo to those that do.

and would never want to see any come to harm. I have 2 cats and they get the royalty treatment. But I feel like the pendulum has swung so far now that pets are considered equal or above humans. What next? Will you be required to have the dog in a car seat? And of course some people just go to far and feel like they can berate others. Perhaps it gives them a feeling of superiority. He without sin, cast the first stone. Which is why my mouth is always kept shut!You obviously love your puppy.  
 
Edited by Jaxon, 2015-07-16 15:30:43

Melt your battery by leaving your car running? Maybe if it started on fire...

If it was at all likely that a car battery would melt from the vehicle running, why can I drive upwards of 7 hours at a time and I've never had a battery melt....? I feel like that's a rare worst case what if scenario you just pulled out of your butt to try and make me sound like I don't care about the possibilities of something bad happening to my dog. Something bad could happen to my dog no matter what I do with her. The point is a vast majority of those bad things are extremely unlikely.

Mrshub said "It is nice that you take your dog with you places, but the thing you might get feedback for is leaving your car running and also when it is hot out you could melt your battery by leaving it running. The woman that confronted you was just a dog lover like yourself and just saw the pup in the vehicle and was concerned. Maybe she did overreact but what if the car had malfunctioned or you got stuck in the store, could be lots of different sinerios and it only takes a heartbeat for something to go wrong. So l think it is great that there are people out there that still care. Bravo to those that do. "

Your kidding right?  
 
I guess humans shouldn't drive in vehicles ESPECIALLY with children because when its hot out, your car can overheat... then you have to sit out in the heat while waiting for help and the children will get heat stoke. So remember people if your going out leave your kids at home (and for all you moralist, just to make it clear I am not serious)  
 
Come on people, get realistic... anything can happen at anytime, doesn't mean that you should avoid everything.  
 
Edited by WallFlowers, 2015-07-16 15:49:14

This is called a discussion page, WOW when you drive the car it is not idling that is why it does not melt. When the car idles it heats up. If you watch the news you would have seen the story. Also do you not know about what idling does to the enviroment. Have you never seen the signs that state no idling. WOW you must of been at the drugstore to get a chill pill if not you better go back and get one. Wallflowers have you ever owned anything without a/c. Lets see if you get that!!! Lets just hope you never need a helping hand from a stranger, meaning there are people out there that just look out for there fellow man. Geez really chill.  

Mrshub said "This is called a discussion page, WOW when you drive the car it is not idling that is why it does not melt. When the car idles it heats up. If you watch the news you would have seen the story. Also do you not know about what idling does to the enviroment. Have you never seen the signs that state no idling. WOW you must of been at the drugstore to get a chill pill if not you better go back and get one. Wallflowers have you ever owned anything without a/c. Lets see if you get that!!! Lets just hope you never need a helping hand from a stranger, meaning there are people out there that just look out for there fellow man. Geez really chill.   "

you cant please everyone... like I said... in some circumstances you CAN NOT leave your pet at home obviously you don't own a pet.  
 
No idling...ok so idle for 2 minutes or drive 10 minutes across the city then 10 minutes back to where you just came from (20 minutes of gas emissions into the envroment) now tell me which is worse?  
 
I have owned a vehicle without A/C. Now that I have a dog though my vehicle has A/C.  

Wrong got 4. You are wound up tight aren't you. I will leave it at that.

I have actually seen the no idling signs. There wasn't one where I parked.

Yes, I got screamed at in Winnipeg for same thing.. car running, AC going, and I didn't even go in a store.. I was walking to the front door to meet my brother to walk him to my car as he was just leaving work (and id been waiting in parking lot for five mins in car before I got out) .. That's it! Soooo.. I just yelled back "my damn car is RUNNING WITH AC and I'M NOT EVEN GOING INSIDE!" She just snarled and kept walking.

She over-reacted to a calm situation.  
 
It's the thing nowadays. Report everyone you see that may not jive with your ethics.  
 
I take my dog out on car-cars as she likes it. I would never put her in danger. Always AC or a pleasant day where they love it and have a bed in the back.  
 
Sometimes I just run in to get an RX. I leave the car running with AC if it was over average temperature!!. That's my biz. I would never do a 2-3 hour grocery shop with the furkid in the car on a hot day. NEVER.  
 
I always think if it's too hot for a human, think about how a pet with fur would feel?  
 
Jeezuz. Just use common sense, people.

You really think they just melt in summer . There are many factors that a battery will fail and melt . Trust me I've never have my battery melt from idling and my unit runs 12 hrs no problems . Anyways people should mind their business. If the dog is happy chilling in the ac what's the problem. I really think some people just what to feel like the hero .

Really melt your battery?If that was the case you had better never start your car.You might melt your battery.On a another note if I had walk by and seen a dog in a running car and the dog didn't look like it was in distress I would walk away and mind my own business. There are too many mentally challenged people that do not understand common sense in this town.Just saying

This is the funniest thing I've read all day. So from having your car idling the battery will or can melt? I guess since its already running you could have disconnected the battery and put it inside the car with your dog to avoid any overheating of the battery.  
 
But yes,over reaction. This person must have been on her going to save the world mission and unfortunately you were her target.

My Opinion: Being too cautious is better than not caring. Both times I have left my dog in my vehicle, I had been approached by concerned citizens. Both times, when I pointed out my car was on, A/C on, and doors locked the individuals turned their rather harsh tone into a more apologetic one. Even if they didn't, I would much rather some one call me out then to think I could have easily turned my car off and no one would do anything about it.  
 
The first time, I had picked my dog up from doggy daycare. We were both in a great mood, and she played well. On our way home I decided to stop at Pet Lovers Warehouse to grab her a special treat. I parked right infront of the doors, left my car on, A/C on, and my doors were locked. The treats were right at the front and I saw two women getting out of their vehicle beside mine and they looked into my vehicle and saw a panting girl (of course, she was just running and playing!) but they didn't know that. And I don't blame them for not knowing that, I went outside and approached them. They started to rant and rave and I told them how my car was on (They then took a second to notice themselves), told them how she just finished playing a doggy daycare and was tired! I wanted to get her a special treat . I even opened the side door so they could see her. They apologized for acting hasty and I said don't! What else were they suppose to think? Panting dog, alone in a car, I would rush to judgement too!  
The second time was similar to the first.  
 
 
 
Edited by Whatdoyouthink, 2015-07-16 20:06:28

Mrshub said "This is called a discussion page, WOW when you drive the car it is not idling that is why it does not melt. When the car idles it heats up. If you watch the news you would have seen the story. Also do you not know about what idling does to the enviroment. Have you never seen the signs that state no idling. WOW you must of been at the drugstore to get a chill pill if not you better go back and get one. Wallflowers have you ever owned anything without a/c. Lets see if you get that!!! Lets just hope you never need a helping hand from a stranger, meaning there are people out there that just look out for there fellow man. Geez really chill.   "

Lol. What do you think people do in stop & go traffic in big cities? There must be melted batteries everywhere. Heck, some traffic lights or drive-thrus are longer than a couple minutes. There must be cars breaking down all over the place in line at Tim Horton's.

We think our dogs want to come for the ride.  
They wait and we think they are so happy  
when we come back to them.  
The dog wasn't happy before seeing you come back.  
 
It's a poor choice you would not make if  
you could see that the dog is NOT a person  
and does not think like a person.  
They would never agree to wait in the car, if asked.  
 
If the car quits the dog becomes a victim.  
Leave the dog at home. No danger, no stress, no offence.  
 
I have often seen dogs under stress in vehicles. Not good.  
I have seen the interior of a van chewed up by a panicking dog.  
Think about that before you think I am over reacting.  
 
What does a dog really want?

Some dogs absolutely love going in the car, mine included. If it's just a short stop in reasonable weather I always take him. He is very content sitting in the driver's seat while I'm in the store.  
I leave him at home if it's really hot or cold.  
Use your judgement and common sense.

I can't wait until people start posting the "don't walk your dog on hot days posts again!"  
 
 

Mrshub said "It is nice that you take your dog with you places, but the thing you might get feedback for is leaving your car running and also when it is hot out you could melt your battery by leaving it running. The woman that confronted you was just a dog lover like yourself and just saw the pup in the vehicle and was concerned. Maybe she did overreact but what if the car had malfunctioned or you got stuck in the store, could be lots of different sinerios and it only takes a heartbeat for something to go wrong. So l think it is great that there are people out there that still care. Bravo to those that do. "

I love my dog and both my cats.  
 
I am sorry but malfunctions? Batteries melting? Seriously???????????  
People need to not attack people!!! End of story.  
 
The original post did all the correct things and should not have been attacked....PERIOD!  
 
Malfunctions never happen at home? House fires, floods, air conditioning breakdown, and many other things. The dog was probably safer in the car for 30 seconds than at home for an hour if we play the "What if" game.  
 
AND.... no bravo for people who over react and attack innocent people!

I am also waiting for those posts to start coming. I mean, I don't walk my dog on extremely hot and humid days. It's a common sense thing. When it's hot and sticky, I don't wanna go for a 30 minute walk so I don't expect my dog will be real thrilled either. But it's just up to people to make the judgement, just because it's summer doesn't mean you can't walk your dog. My puppy's breed also dictates what we can and can't do in the summer. Pugs don't tolerate heat nearly as well as most other dogs so most days in the summer she goes on long enough walks to do her business and then has to come in because she's too hot.

because I'm going on a 1700 mile trip west just me and my dog. I appreciate people being anxious about a dog being left in a car but I'm really wondering what the heck I'M going to do when I need a pee???? I don't want to leave the dog tied outside any restaurant because someone might steal her so it's a Catch 22 situation! I'm going to try leaving a note saying that "My Mom is just inside having a potty break" and hope that works. Really a difficult situation if you're travelling with pets.

My wife had this same thing happen. Left the SUV running with AC picked up some sun tan lotion and when she came out it was a women trying to give her shit.  
 
I worry that some dumb person will smash the window and my great dane will end up biting them, then trying to sue or get my dog put down.  
 
It's to bad common sense isn't so common.

I better sell my vehicles and pedal my ass everywhere. I never realized my battery would melt if I leave my vehicle running. How come we aren't warned about this. Typical of "the man" to never give us the full truth. It's all about that bottom dollar. Of course, then my poor pooches feet would likely burn on the hot pavement, so I'd have to get a cart to pull behind my bike. What is a person to do???

RGT said "I better sell my vehicles and pedal my ass everywhere. I never realized my battery would melt if I leave my vehicle running. How come we aren't warned about this. Typical of "the man" to never give us the full truth. It's all about that bottom dollar. Of course, then my poor pooches feet would likely burn on the hot pavement, so I'd have to get a cart to pull behind my bike. What is a person to do??? "

Do you have doggie bicycle helmets? and if you let it sit too long the tires could melt lol