As people plan Memorial Day traveling, local shelters may see an increase in stray animals following the long weekend. With warmer season kicking off and travelers getting ready to hit the road, here’s how pet owners can keep their furry friends safe.
Idaho Humane Society’s Laurien Mavey explained Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the warmer season when shelters and veterinarians see an increase in calls about dogs left in hot cars.
“When it’s 70 degrees outside, it takes only ten minutes for the inside of a car to get to 90 degrees,” she said. “People don’t realize how quickly temperatures rise in a closed car.” Read more…
