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July
17, 2006
Contact:
Abigail Smith
Dir. of Development & Marketing
Phone: (603) 772-2921 ext. 106
For Immediate Release
The Heat Can Kill your Pet
This heat wave we are experiencing is uncomfortable for humans
but it can quickly turn deadly for animals that are left in the
car, even for a short amount of time. The New Hampshire Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Stratham, NH is already
aware of one dog fatality today and is alerting the public once
again of the extreme danger this extreme weather can pose for pets.
According to the Humane Society of the United States' web site,
on a warm, sunny day windows collect light, trapping heat inside
the vehicle, and pushing the temperature inside to dangerous levels.
On an 85-degree Fahrenheit day, for example, the temperature inside
a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within
ten minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees.
At 110 degrees, pets are in danger of heatstroke. On hot and humid
days, the temperature in a car parked in direct sunlight can rise
more than 30 degrees per minute, and quickly become lethal.
If you are traveling somewhere that dogs are not allowed, do not
bring them with you in the car. If you witness an animal trapped
in a vehicle in the summer heat please contact local police and
attempt to locate the owner immediately. For more information about
the signs of heatstroke and ways to prevent it please visit the
web site at www.nhspca.org.
The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center that provides
animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services
in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is
open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and closed on Wednesday.
For more information about making a donation to the New Hampshire
SPCA please call (603) 772-2921 ext. 106 or visit www.nhspca.org.
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