Hot car... how long is too long?

[mr.chiwawa]

I HATE to do this. But in my state it is NOT agasint the law to leave your dog in the car. Unless the dog is showing extreme signs of disstress. I have actually gotten a ticket for calling in to the police about a dog left in a car. When they arrived I was informed it wasn't my place and the dog wasn't in any destress so here's my 300 dollar ticket. And was basically told to mind my own bussiness next time around.

[dab_20]

I am glad you did something about this. I personally will not leave my dogs alone in the car... maybe if I'm running into the gas station for literally a minute. It also causes my two huuuge distress to be left in the car alone! I know in Utah, even in the winter, it can get BOILING in the car. It is irresponsible to leave a pet in the car alone... treat them as you would a child.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I HATE to do this. But in my state it is NOT agasint the law to leave your dog in the car. Unless the dog is showing extreme signs of disstress. I have actually gotten a ticket for calling in to the police about a dog left in a car. When they arrived I was informed it wasn't my place and the dog wasn't in any destress so here's my 300 dollar ticket. And was basically told to mind my own bussiness next time around.

In Florida, it's basically warm/hot all year long. I have been in this situation many times. It's so hard to make the call because we don't know if the person just went in the store.
You did a fabulous job and if I were close to you, I would give you a hug. AWESOME-WAY TO GO!!!!
In the hottest times of the year, I would not hesitate to do something right away. Occasionally, we have some cool days but the sun is usually beaming down on all parking lots. The asphalt is hot and those cars are like ovens.

My best answer would be to do exactly what you did. Stay on top of it until some resolution has been made. Some people could be in stores for an hour or more. Especially some pharmacies or grocery stores, trying on clothes, shoes, etc.
In Florida I guess we follow our instincts and do the right thing like you did!! You are my hero!!