A veterinarian took the direct approach in an effort to caution dog owners about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars. She posted a photo on Facebook of a dog who d.i.e.d of heat exposure at her clinic.
Dr. Leah Montgomery of the Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital in Vancouver, B.C. didnβt take the decision lightly, but has grown frustrated by the risks some dog owners are taking with their dogsβ lives.
Montgomery says she came to the difficult decision to share the photo after realizing that pictures of living dogs in a car just werenβt doing the trick.
βHaving a graphic of a happy panting dog inside a car, obviously itβs not getting the message across to people,β she told CTV News. βThis is what it looks like.β
Her post has been widely commented on and shared on Facebook since she posted her message and has been picked up by local media.
Numerous people have commented nasty comments directed at the owners of the deceased dog, but Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital later reminded everyone, βFriends, this was posted as a reminder that this CAN HAPPEN β to anyone. They are not βbadβ pet people. Take it to heart, remember this, and NEVER let it happen to you. Be careful when you cast stones.β
Montgomery said she is pleased that her warning is getting so much attention and hopes it will convince dog owners to leave their dogs at home and look after them in warm weather.
Please share this vetβs message with your friends and keep an eye out for dogs in hot cars who may need your help.
