Carson City Sheriff's Office warns against leaving pets in cars as temperatures increase
Summer is here, and cracked windows won’t be enough to save your furry friends from dangerously hot cars!
Every year, pets succumb to heat exhaustion as a result of being left in hot vehicles. As temperatures continue to rise, the CCSO K9 unit urges all of us to be mindful of these dangers and to never leave your loved ones in a hot car.
Internal vehicle temperatures can rise as much as 20 degrees after just 10 minutes, and even cracked windows won’t diminish the heating effect.
Even when it’s only 60 degrees outside, the internal temperature of a car can reach 110 degrees! Short-nosed dogs are the most susceptible, but all pets are at risk.
If you encounter a dog left in a vehicle, please contact Animal Control (775-887-2171) or the Sheriff’s Office (775-887-2008) to handle the situation, and if you have any direct medical questions or concerns, please contact your local veterinarian. Thank you for your continued support, and let’s all enjoy a warm and safe summer with our pets.
For additional information regarding CCSO K9, or if you’d like to know how you can donate to the K9 unit, please contact Sergeant Darin Riggin or visit the Sheriff’s Office main building during regular business hours.