Man arrested after smashing window, saving dog from hot car

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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia state law allows an individual to break a car window to save a child in distress, but the same protection does not apply when a pet's life is at stake, as one man has quickly found out.

Michael Hammons of Athens was charged with criminal trespassing after smashing the window of a Mustang to free a small Pomerian mix left inside the hot car Saturday in a shopping center.

Witnesses said that while a group of shoppers waited for police to arrive to free the dog, the Army veteran smashed the window, multiple news outlets report.

"I knew there'd be consequences, but it didn't matter," Hammons told WAGA-TV (http://bit.ly/1FhRZOf ). "Glass, they make new glass every day, but they could never replace that dog."

http://news.yahoo.com/man-arrested-smashing-window-saving-dog-hot-car-144712814.html

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the public will help him or should...the cops would have done same it so unfair..the dog owner must be one taking it to court so owner needs be had for neglect
 
I when I was at the flea market I saw a woman with 4 small dogs that were
very hot and really could had use some water . I said something to the woman but I am not sure if she heard me. It was really hot on Mother Day so I left my dog home in a cool house.
 
no worry. the charge will get thrown out. the judge will be outraged and punish Elantra instead.
 
NC Legislation Will Allow Breaking Into Vehicles to Rescue Dogs from Hot Cars

The North Carolina House passed a bill yesterday that gives explicit permission to use “any reasonable means” to rescue dogs and other animals left in hot cars.

Currently, 14 US-states prohibit pet owners from leaving animals in hot vehicles, and most allow law enforcement officers to enter the vehicle to rescue a dog in distress. However, North Carolina’s new law, if passed by the governor’s signature, will allow not only police officers, but also firefighters, animal control officers, and other rescue workers to take necessary action in saving an animal’s life.

Bob Marotto, the director of the Orange County Department of Animal Services, is thrilled with the new legislation and hopeful that it will pass, saying “I think that’s a valuable tool for local animal control agencies to have to deal with animals that are in vehicles and distressed.”

Marotto’s department receives about 5 calls each week from concerned citizens reporting dogs trapped in hot cars. This legislation will allow his officers to take action, rather than wait previous moments from police to arrive on scene.

On an 80-degree sunny day, the inside temperature of a vehicle can soar to over 110-degrees in just a matter of minutes. Once an animal begins exhibiting signs of distress, immediate care is necessary for survival.

Way to go, North Carolina! We’re looking forward to 49 more states following your lead!

http://www.dogingtonpost.com/nc-leg...g-into-vehicles-to-rescue-dogs-from-hot-cars/
 
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