The summer season is approaching. Hot days are difficult for people to endure, and even more so for animals. Enclosed cars heat up extremely quickly. Windows that allow solar radiation to pass through—not only visible light but also infrared radiation, which is responsible for the rise in temperature—act as an additional insulator, trapping heat inside the car. Even a car parked in the shade quickly turns into an oven.
Just a few minutes in such conditions can lead to overheating and death, regardless of whether the car contains a dog, a cat, an adult or a child. Leaving a window slightly open will not solve the problem—it cools the car’s interior only to a limited extent. It might seem that nothing bad will happen if we leave the dog for just a moment to do some quick shopping or take care of an errand. Nothing could be further from the truth! The temperature in a closed car rises extremely quickly. Let us not allow such situations to occur. Our lack of caution can lead to tragedy.
React when you see such situations! If you notice a child or an animal left in a hot car and the vehicle’s owner does not return for a long time, immediately contact the emergency services by calling 112. Let us also remember that if we see that their life is in danger, we may break a window without waiting for help from the emergency services. In such a case, we will not be held liable for the damaged property.