again something i have no tolerance for

yesterday it was about 36 degrees celsius outside (96.8 farenheit). it was extremely hot, uncomfortable even. you know what else happened yesterday.. a dog died. A chocolate lab was left in a car for approximately two hours as its owners shopped at a toronto mall. witnesses state the window way barely open and the car was parked in complete sun.. not even the slightest evidence the owners tried to find a patch of shade. mall security was informed, 911 was called, firefighters tried to feed the dog water through the small openings in the window. the new story brought tears to my eyes..

i can't believe the thought of leaving a dog in the car even crosses peoples minds. i have never in my life left my dog in a car and i've never thought of doing so. and to shop for 2 hours while its blistering hot outside and leave the helpless dog to heavily pant as he/she tries to cool off the slightest amount until he can no longer take it.. it breaks my heart.

i dont even know if the fact that this couple had spent their morning with their dog at woofstock better or worse. really.. how can someone be that stupid. dogs are entirely helpless in those situations.. what did they expect the dog to do..? turn the air on when it got too hot!?