What to Do if You See a Dog Inside a Franklin Vehicle This Summer

The professionals with the Auto Clinic of Franklin want to remind everyone that this Tennessee summer is going to be a hot one. This means leaving children and dogs in the vehicle alone for any period of time is something that should never be done. This should be an announcement that shouldn’t have to be made, but when it comes to seeing a Franklin vehicle this summer with a child or dog inside it, those that notice it should take action.

Please, Always Remember:

  • When the temperatures outside are hot, the temperatures inside a car are twice as hot.
  • Even if you crack the windows in the Franklin vehicle, it will still get hot inside the car
  • Even if you’re gone for just a few minutes, this can still be overwhelming for the child or dog
  • Dogs have heavier coats, so the twice as hot temperatures in the car are double this
  • Children can have a hard time breathing when temperatures are too hot, even outside in the open air

If You See a Child or Dog Inside a Hot Franklin Vehicle:

  • Contact the local authorities as soon as possible
  • Check to see if the vehicle is unlocked
  • If locked, break through a window to reach the dog or child that is trapped inside the vehicle
  • Make sure to take a picture of the license plate, the animal or kid in the car and any other important information prior to breaking into the vehicle
  • Attempt to do all of this while on the phone with the local authorities, so they know the situation

When it comes to the safety and well being of both children and pets, it is essential that these few moments are critical, crucial ones. You need to act with your best judgement when the time comes, since it would only take a few minutes for something horrible to happen to either one that is locked in a hot Franklin vehicle.

Remember, stop by the Auto Clinic of Franklin to obtain your maintenance, vehicle tests and other repairs or replacements. We care about the people in Franklin and want to make sure children and pets are not left in hot Franklin vehicles unattended as the heat starts to soar.

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