Seasonal Safety – Do Your Part

What to Do If You See a Dog in a Hot Car

June 21, 2026 by Aaron

Anxious dog looking out through the rolled-up window of a parked car in a sunny parking lot

What to do if you see a dog in a hot car: call 911 or animal control, find the owner, and watch for heatstroke. How hot is too hot, explained.

How to Calm a Dog During Fireworks

June 21, 2026 by Aaron

A small dog curled up under a blanket inside a covered crate in a dim, quiet room

How to calm a dog during fireworks: build a safe den, mask the booms, check the ID tag, stay calm. A practical July 4th plan that also works for storms.