TOPIC: For those living in the UK.

A petition is currently up to create laws against leaving your dog(s) in your vehicle unattended.

Reasons being-

Dogs can't stand that much heat, especially if the AirCon is disabled, it's practically a furnace for them.
People could steal the dog, unlikely put some sick people will offer a pretty penny to those ill-minded enough to steal a dog.

I know I sound pretty stupid here with these reasons as they are pretty much common sense but there's no reason not to make laws against this, whether it be a fine or something we don't care, as long as the lazy owners or just careless owners receive a punishment for their stupid actions.

Link to petition created by The Lad Bible-
Petition.

Bare in mind this is only for the UK.

-EDIT-

There's boxes you can tick to assure your anonymity.

I agree. Petition signed.

I think its nice for the Lad Bible to be doing this considering its not always what they normally post

(thanks for sharing this)

Stratiic wrote:
heard its now legal to smash the car windows if its over what ever tempture and you have proof theres a dog in there.

This along with full fiscal autonemy for scotlamd and votes for 16 and 17 year olds in the eu referendum must happen

America already has this law. :DDD

I love cats and dogs and when I hear/read about stories where they've been abused (tied to fireworks are among the most sickening ones I've heard of), I want to beat the hell out of the person. I can't even bring myself to read most of the news articles about animal cruelty.

I completely understand the motive for this petition but it (as it is defined in the petition) will never become a law (rightfully so). You can't have a law that says you can't leave a dog in a car ever. Supermarket entrances would be cluttered with the dogs owners couldn't leave in their car. What if it's -15 outside, would you rather leave a dog in a warm car or tied to a post while you nip into the shop for their favourite Pedigree kibble. What the petition should be seeking is animal cruelty charges for leaving a dog in a car when it's hot and the right to intervene as a bystander, without having to call the police because right now, unless you've read up on the subject or had experience with something like this before, most people are going to assume they'd face criminal charges if they broke into the car. (Thankfully many couldn't care less if it saves the dog/infant).

I admire the petitioner for their effort and love for man's best friend but as it stands, the demand is completely unrealistic. Though, they have managed to raise awareness of the subject and I bet more people will give the barking dog in a car park another glance now.

Bendereo wrote:
You saw that Facebook post too?

To be honest, i think everyone should sign this regardless of their location. This should've been a law in a first place.

RedWingz wrote:
Yeah, something at least similar to this law should be in place everywhere.

But as FireVulpes mentioned, this petition won't affect much, but at least bring up the issue to the government, maybe they will notice us someday

New Buzzfeed video today ~

yeah poor dogs but at least you can only leave your dog inn the car for a certain amount of time