can i lock my car and leave my dog in boot area

Asked by mbrl Oct 16, 2013 at 02:32 PM about the 2010 Kia Sportage LX

Question type: General

i am going on holiday and will be taking our dog with us. Is it possible to leave the dog in
the car and lock the car without alarm going off. The dog will be in the boot area behind a
grill

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JohnTheCarNut answered 10 years ago

It's never advisable to leave ANY animal in a locked car. It's probably possible, but also possible you'll come back to a dead dog. Did you know that on a 75 degree day, the inside temp in a car can reach over 120 degrees in less than 1/2 an hour.

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mbrl answered 10 years ago

I will be leaving one of the back windows open with a dog grill so plenty of ventilation will be available

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John answered 10 years ago

Ask your vet and see what he or she says. Also animal control officer could offer some cogent advice as well.

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Michael answered 9 years ago

NO.... It sounds like you want to go to jail for animal cruelty and a broken out window, or both...

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Sunita answered 3 years ago

its a fair question...but maybe you shouldve added that you'd obviously leave adequate ventilation for your dog which you love very much.!

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