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31st July 2020, 14:30 | #1 |
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Dog in Car
A few days ago I left Marco, the dog, in the car. He sometimes likes to relax there away from that pesky kitten Coco. Half an hour later I returned. All doors were locked and the key was in the ignition. A few moments of panic until I remembered that I was at home and the spare key was in the kitchen drawer.
Phew! Marco had stepped on the lock button!. Then I thought what would I have done if I was away from home and no spare key. So moral is; ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. I post this as a helpful reminder to the few people who might possibly be as stupid as myself. |
31st July 2020, 15:15 | #2 |
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Well said Fred!
Also, if not at home, there is the potential on a hot day like today to find the dog has passed away due to the heat unless someone finds a way into the car quickly to rescue it. Not a happy situation all round... |
31st July 2020, 15:35 | #3 |
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And another thing is done leave a dog in a car with just a window open a bit. Temperatures today will kill a dog in a car in around 10 minutes or so. Same goes for young families with little children.
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Dylan, our Hound, set the car alarm off when he hit the unlock button whilst the car was locked. |
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31st July 2020, 17:55 | #5 |
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You could always move the button to the dash
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If I found a dog locked in a car on a hot day I would not hesitate to break one of the car windows. |
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31st July 2020, 21:16 | #7 |
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I would enjoy breaking every window, not just to free the dog but to teach the owner a lesson.
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So would I but you need a big rock!
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That’s why I carry a glass hammer in the car 👍
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1st August 2020, 16:44 | #10 |
I really should get out more.......
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Wouldn't that be a little fragile?
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