Hot weather is a dangerous time for pets

As summer kicks into high gear with hot, sunny days – SCRAPS' Animal Protection Officers are busy responding to calls of animals left in cars.

“Hot weather can have an immediate and all-too-often fatal effect on pets. Pets left in vehicles are actually in danger as the temperature in cars rapidly increases and can overwhelm an animal in a very short period of time. People think that cracking a window for air will be enough, but it isn't,” SCRAPS director Nancy Hill said. She added that if your pet is outside, you need to provide plenty of clean water and shelter from the sun. SCRAPS also provi...