Summer heat is nothing new to Floridians, but it is important to remember that high temperatures can be extremely dangerous, and even fatal, for pets.<\/p>\n
So far this summer, Orange County Animal Services has responded to several cases of people leaving their pets in cars. Some of these cases turned out to be fatal, while others led to animal cruelty charges filed by the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s so frustrating and heartbreaking for our staff because it\u2019s entirely preventable,\u201d said Diane Summer, manager, Orange County Animal Services. \u201cThis area has so many options for pet boarding and daycare, so there\u2019s no justification for risking your pet\u2019s life by leaving them in a car.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here are a few tips for pet owners to help keep pets safe as temperatures soar:<\/p>\n
Hot Days = Hot Cars<\/strong><\/p>\n