Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[queenchick16]

http://www.animallaw.info/articles/qvuspetsincars. So I'm not a peace officer

 

[ChickenAl]

Here's a link to a PDF file you can print out and leave on someone's windshield if you don't see the owner: http://www.aspca.org/blog/~/media/files/pet-care/pets-in-hot-cars.pdf
I usually have a few in my glove box. [=http://www.aspca.org/blog/~/media/files/pet-care/pets-in-hot-cars.pdf][/]

That is a good idea, Heather, but I really think these people who do this just don't get it. We saw a dog in a car the other day when it was hot out in the lot at the Home Depot. If you are going shopping, don't take the dog!!! What is it that they don't understand?

Once, many years ago, my wife and I saw a dog, a Chow Chow looking one hanging half out of a car window struggling to get back in. I was a little scared about helping it but I managed to have my wife help me hold up this poor struggling dog and I put my hand in under it and was able to crank down the window. I put it up higher than it was before so the dog could not get out again and looked around for the owner, who was no where to be found. The dog could have died being suspended across a thin edged window like that. I had first thought I should call the police because I may have gotten bitten by helping, but sometimes animals know you are helping them and will be quite calm. This one was very appreciative.

People like that shouldn't have pets. They don't want the responsibility of doing what is necessary for the animal's well being. Imagine how they treat their kids?

 

[smkchick]

I don't blame you one bit. Next time tell her you will be photographing her and putting her on the Internet, and whip out your cell phone.

Great idea!

 

[smkchick]

Did you know that CPS (Child Protective Services) is an outgrowth of the ASPCA? It used to be more important to protect your horse and other animals than your children.

I just printed out a pile of the flyers to keep in my glove box. And emailed the link to animal lovers I know.

I used to have a pad of grammar violations, but this is much more helpful.

BTW, anyone interested in a 4 week old Light Sussex rooster? I can give you a questionable pullet to go with him...

 

[magsrags]

http://www.animallaw.info/articles/qvuspetsincars. So I'm not a peace officer

I hear by annoint you peace officer status.

 

[Cheeky Chick]

That is a good idea, Heather, but I really think these people who do this just don't get it. We saw a dog in a car the other day when it was hot out in the lot at the Home Depot. If you are going shopping, don't take the dog!!! What is it that they don't understand?
Once, many years ago, my wife and I saw a dog, a Chow Chow looking one hanging half out of a car window struggling to get back in. I was a little scared about helping it but I managed to have my wife help me hold up this poor struggling dog and I put my hand in under it and was able to crank down the window. I put it up higher than it was before so the dog could not get out again and looked around for the owner, who was no where to be found. The dog could have died being suspended across a thin edged window like that. I had first thought I should call the police because I may have gotten bitten by helping, but sometimes animals know you are helping them and will be quite calm. This one was very appreciative.
People like that shouldn't have pets. They don't want the responsibility of doing what is necessary for the animal's well being. Imagine how they treat their kids?

Thing is, it's NOT that they don't get it. There's 2 kinds of people-those who simply don't care, or those that just figure that stuff like that won't happen to them. So many heart breaking stories every summer about pets and children, or disabled people left in hot vehicles. If 95 degrees is barely tolerable to most of us, imagine how much 150 tortured these poor victims until they simply die. It's so avoidable, and so cruel. My dogs love to take a ride in the car-the second they hear the keys-they line up at the door. My shepherd especially. Anywhere I go, she NEEDS to be.(she's rather obsessed with me and being velcro on my side) However, when it's hot, and I cannot take her inside or with me where I'm going, it's far less mean to just leave her home in the house.
People don't think. My husband was working last week, and they had a run for smoke in an apartment. This is a highrise, 17 stories. The call was for the 14th floor. So, the guys all get out onto the floor, and start knocking on doors to find the source of the problem. One apartment was answered by a 7 year old little boy. Yup. Home alone with his 2 younger siblings.(ages 5 and 2) My husband was the officer on duty, so he asked the boy where mommy was, he said at work. He then asked where daddy was, and the boy said he didn't know. the 5 year old little girl knew her moms cell number so my husband called, screamed into the phone, and the woman said her boyfriend was supposed to be there. Well, he's not, my husband told her-she started freaking out, hung up, and my husband started to call dispatch to send the police. The Boyfriend then shows up and gets nasty. Apparently he went to the store and didn't feel he had to take the children with him. My husband went just a little crazy as he described it, and the man started yelling "Well, I have 3 kids!" my husband got in his face and yelled "I have 4! and they were NEVER home alone at 7!" the yelling went back and forth, and ended with my husband telling the man he would be back to check on the kids and make sure someone was watching them and if they were home alone, he would be calling the police.

Then the man made some racially derogatory remarks and slammed the door on my husband's foot. (still in the door) so my husband told him, one more word, and he would have him arrested for a hate crime, since he made the remark and then slammed the door on my husbands foot-that's assault. (My husband likes to make a point)

Like I said-people just don't care. My husband was bothered by this all weekend. It's beyond him how people can endanger children like that. He sees it constantly and it still shocks him.

 

[Cheeky Chick]

Jeez, I'm long winded. Sorry. I just finished cleaning the girls and I'm itchy and scratchy from hay in my bra.

I started something new this weekend. "Wheatgrass juice" my daughter tried it at the local hippy joint and said it's great. Well, it tastes like lawnmower clippings mixed with poop, but I guess I feel healthier. Must be the poop. Anyone else try this stuff? I'm not normally into drinking stuff that tastes like yard, but she insisted, and I'll let you know at the end of the trial period...when I finally throw up from the taste....

 

[queenchick16]

Jeez, I'm long winded. Sorry. I just finished cleaning the girls and I'm itchy and scratchy from hay in my bra.

I started something new this weekend. "Wheatgrass juice" my daughter tried it at the local hippy joint and said it's great. Well, it tastes like lawnmower clippings mixed with poop, but I guess I feel healthier. Must be the poop. Anyone else try this stuff? I'm not normally into drinking stuff that tastes like yard, but she insisted, and I'll let you know at the end of the trial period...when I finally throw up from the taste....

My husband drinks it all the time. He's a health nut. He grows his own sprouts and makes this concoction every morning in the blender. It smells like the landscaper dropped the clipping off in the kitchen.

One more thing about leaving things in a car and then I will stop.Years ago my husband and I went to Atlantic city. As we were walking down a side street we came upon a car with two little kids locked in it. Needless to say I flipped. Convinced them to roll the window down far enough to pass 2 cold drinks in that I sent my husband for while I waited for the cops.The cops did come and they convinced the little boy to open the door. God knows how long they were in there. We left after the craziness and didn't even gamble. By the time the cops got my info and took the kids the people still weren't back.

 

[Imprfctme]

Jeez, I'm long winded. Sorry. I just finished cleaning the girls and I'm itchy and scratchy from hay in my bra.

I started something new this weekend. "Wheatgrass juice" my daughter tried it at the local hippy joint and said it's great. Well, it tastes like lawnmower clippings mixed with poop, but I guess I feel healthier. Must be the poop. Anyone else try this stuff? I'm not normally into drinking stuff that tastes like yard, but she insisted, and I'll let you know at the end of the trial period...when I finally throw up from the taste....

I am little Miss "I heart Veggies" and even I can't stand wheat grass. It is pure nasty evilness in a shot glass, blah....

 

[goldeneggtees]

I don't blame you one bit. Next time tell her you will be photographing her and putting her on the Internet, and whip out your cell phone.

good idea heather!