It is now officially TOO HOT to take your dogs in the car with you, unless you plan to be with them, and with the air conditioner on.
Every year countless dogs die from heat stroke. This frequently happens when otherwise caring owners leave their dog in their vehicle “just for a minute” while they run into the store. We all know by now that the interior of a car can reach extremely high temperatures in the short space of minutes, even in the shade, and even with the windows cracked or rolled down. But this knowledge doesn’t save the family pet from a thoughtless owner.
Sidewalks, roads and pavement will also cause heat stroke. An owner may not realize the extreme heat that emanates from these surfaces, which can severely burn a dog’s pads or cause them to become so overheated they will die.
At no point during the heat of a summer day should an owner force their dog to walk – or worse, run! – outside. The dog would tell you, if he could, “Please, let me stay home in the air conditioning where I’m comfortable”.
Here in the south, it’s nothing short of animal cruelty to force your dog to live outside. As a member of your family, he deserves to live in the house with you, where he’ll be safe from harm and enjoy life.
Your dog relies on you to take good care of him. So, exercise good judgment all year long, and especially during the summer when the dangers are greatest.
ADOPTION LOCATION
Hello,
My name is Rhona Reid I work at Beckwith Camp & Conference
Center in Fairhope, AL and I live in Magnolia Springs, AL
My best friend called me yesterday to tell me about Chester and that she
saw him on the news.
I had to put my 16 year old lab mix (Jack) to sleep last June. We had some wonderful times together and he was always waiting at the door for me when
I come home from work. I miss him everyday, but I am blessed that at work my office is the daily home to a female lab (Addie), and a little rescue(Bratton)
and another rescue dog (Alladin) Two of these dogs belong to my boss’s, & Alladin belongs to our Camp Director. When we don’t have guests these precious babies hang with me and they wait for our mail lady because she gives them treats and the Fed Ex man gives them treats. It is a great place for animals to run and play and swim in the bay. We are located on Weeks Bay.
There is a dock at home across from my house on the river that is deeded to
3 houses, 1 is my house. I can also walk where I live or go to Oak Street to walk. I would have to have a dog on a leash walking but they would have free
space at camp.
I am interested in meeting Chester if he is still available or Ruby if she is still available.
That sound great! If you have not already done so, you will need to complete the application and can do so by clicking the link below. The office staff will be reviewing applications for Chester until Thursday afternoon when the committee will make a decision. Someone will contact you then. If we have questions about your application we will give you a call during the week.
https://www.mobilespca.org/online-pet-adoption-application/