Ann, I truly appreciate your concern over these poor children. I don't, however, agree with your comment about breaking the window yourself. First of all, when you call the police, they will also call for rescue if you ask and the rescue people are far better at reviving a dying person than the average person. Secondly, the police are required to investigate the incident and will, in most cases, report the deed to the appropriate authorities, and in some cases have the children removed from that family/mother/father/guardian. I see what you mean, time is important, but I think, that unless you are in a remote area of the country, the police are better to call. I think it is important to keep in mind what happens after the child/pet is removed from the car. Also, here in the US, you can be sued for damaging someone's property. You can also go to jail for leaving a child in the car. All this has to come about as a result of calling the police first.

I hope this does not offend you, and I truly understand your concern and worry about getting to the child/pet in time. I too would try to open the door, but if it is locked, well, the police can get in much faster and better.

Thanks for the story and I hope it gives anyone/everyone pause so that they too can keep their eyes open to this problem and to help a child/pet in this situation.

Thanks Ann. (((((((((((((Ann))))))))))))))))))))