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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2011 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Have you ever seen a child or pet left in a hot car? If so, what was the first thing you did? I have not seen / do not recall either of these Did nothing Called the police/authorities Tried to find the parents/owners Called a locksmith Tried to get the child/pet out myself Alerted bystanders Other Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Have you ever seen a child or pet left in a hot car? If so, what was the first thing you did?
I have not seen / do not recall either of these
Did nothing
Called the police/authorities
Tried to find the parents/owners
Called a locksmith
Tried to get the child/pet out myself
Alerted bystanders
Other

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leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,549 Points:1,043,050 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:50:14 PM Ignore leemun Report Abuse A child is one thing, this I would report. An animal is something else, and not my business. I see animals in parked cars all the time. Usually the window is partially down. I would rather see this than an animal taken into a grocery store. This is a filthy thing, and it is growing all the time. Health Departments need to do something.
ch94589 Rookie Author California Posts:55 Points:473,005 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:49:13 PM Ignore ch94589 Report Abuse NEVER EVER DO THAT. I WOULD REPORT IT.
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,072 Points:1,415,680 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:49:09 PM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse pray the rosary....
AuntNeeNee25 Rookie Author Montgomery Posts:1 Points:94,070 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:48:17 PM Ignore AuntNeeNee25 Report Abuse I have seen dogs in vehicles and the first thing I do is see if they have water and if the windows are cracked. Depending on the temp I will wait a couple of minutes. If the owner does not come out I go to the store for them to announce. If they don't come out in a couple of minutes I call Animal Control. I have the phone numbers in my phone. Luckily I have not seen this on any hot days! However I would not hesitate to break a window. I have the window breaker in all family vehicles. Some states prohibit owning this tool though.
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,072 Points:1,415,680 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:44:50 PM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse Enough already.......... new week..........old poll.................
santamom Rookie Author Philadelphia Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:12:33 PM Ignore santamom Report Abuse I went into Lowe's and reported it to the manager for an announcement in the store. It worked. He said he was just in there a few minutes but she was about 8 years old, and was definitely there when I went in and when I came out she was still there. I felt badly that I didn't say something the first time I saw it. But when I came out and she was still there, I couldn't drive away. I didn't want it on my conscience but I also can't say that I didn't do it with my own children. Maybe 8 is ok because she is old enough to get out but it was a real hot day and she was still there...
gazguzzler11 Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,456 Points:766,240 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:03:42 PM Ignore gazguzzler11 Report Abuse to jorjab There already is a solution in place to look after the care of the children of problem gamblers. Every state in the USA & every province/territory in Canada has it. There are govt agencies who will take your children away from you if you don't have the intelligence to look after them properly. It's too bad that there is no interview process in place before a person is allowed to take on the most important job of their life. I have absolutely no sympathy for any person who leaves a small child in a car regardless of how long they profess that they were going to be gone. Like I have already posted, you wouldn't leave $1000 in 20s & 50s sitting on your dash yet you will leave your most prized possession (I know kids are considered possessions like dogs are, but you know what I mean) in the car.
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,383 Points:1,907,760 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 1:53:23 PM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse I haven't seen this. I did nothing.
pizazz Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,963 Points:66,100 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 1:39:48 PM Ignore pizazz Report Abuse To break a window would call for a special tool to do it. Do you have one of those? They say everyone should have one I don't see children left in cars here. I see a lot of dogs left in cars around big grocery stores in Columbus, OH. They usually are barking to get attention from someone. Two boxers with a couple of inches of air on a 90 degree day. Many mutts left and pleading. Some little pure breeds usually in the back window or trying to get out the driver's door. Its really disgusting how dogs are treated in Columubs OH. This city isn't that large or difficult to get around in to leave a dog in a car rather than taking it home before going shopping. None of the owners are back by the time I've parked and walked to the entry. Plenty of time for a dog to become very over heated. I notify the Service Desk who calls Security. Owners here get nasty if you mention it to them. Another dog was being cared for while owners were gone over a weekend at its own home. The owners came home and the dog was lying dead by the sunroom door. Another 90 degree day. Not only did the person staying there or the person caring for it paid any attention to the dog's situation. [Edited by: pizazz at 9/18/2011 1:47:47 PM EST]
pizazz Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,963 Points:66,100 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 1:15:53 PM Ignore pizazz Report Abuse Yes, I have. Quite a lot in Columubs, OH. But the worst was when I was sitting outside MACy's at Tuttle Crossing. A van drove up, woman got out, turned around and pushed a reddish thing down between the front seats. I thought it might be a pillow until I saw it move. It was a little DOG! A thick furry little reddish mahogany one who stayed in the down position between the seats. It had been treated like this before. If I hadn't seen it move no one would have known it was in there. I mentioned to her as she passed me that she couldn't leave her dog in a van completely closed down on a 90 degree day. She said she wasn't going to be gone long. I said any time will be devastating to the dog. She walked into MACys miffed and did stay a long time. I went in to the jewelry counter and asked the clerk to call Security which eventually came. The woman was still gone when they showed up. Security spent quite awhile talking with her but from her previous attitude I knew she wouldn't listen. I didn't stay to see the outcome. I assume she drove away with the AC on. I hope she learned something that day but I doubt it. Why wouldn't you leave your dog at home?
jorjab Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:156 Points:1,153,570 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 12:44:51 PM Ignore jorjab Report Abuse see newspaper article all the time re children left in cars. Philly Parx casino appears to be a place where gamblers leave children in cars all the time to go in and gamble. One solution other then ones already being implemented would be to have the casino set up a day care center so at least the children would not be left in the cars when someone has a gambling problem. [Edited by: jorjab at 9/18/2011 12:45:34 PM EST]
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,271 Points:2,037,765 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:38:59 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse No
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,072 Points:1,415,680 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:37:24 AM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse new week..........old poll.................
gastmor Rookie Author Quebec Posts:5 Points:368,200 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:35:27 AM Ignore gastmor Report Abuse Why do you post this poll? >It's a second week
tagorgia Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,037 Points:2,818,245 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:22:27 AM Ignore tagorgia Report Abuse Anyone leaving a child or pet in a car even for a minute in any kind of weather should be shot. These kind of people shouldn't have children or pets.
misstweety Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,055 Points:2,194,180 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:15:38 AM Ignore misstweety Report Abuse no
ponygirl13 Sophomore Author Riverside Posts:145 Points:944,925 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:05:48 AM Ignore ponygirl13 Report Abuse You guys are really slacking on this lately! Old question,again.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 11:03:15 AM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Not ever!!!!!!!
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 10:46:39 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse No
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,072 Points:1,415,680 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 10:44:32 AM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse new week..........old poll.................
Geo1002 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:99 Points:2,425,925 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 10:40:08 AM Ignore Geo1002 Report Abuse Have not seen. If I did, I would call the police.
driver169 Champion Author New York Posts:12,153 Points:2,564,260 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 10:04:46 AM Ignore driver169 Report Abuse "No" would fall under "I have not seen / do not recall either of these"
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,146 Points:608,505 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 9:41:23 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse No
kslgas Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,397 Points:1,604,410 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 9:32:26 AM Ignore kslgas Report Abuse give us another question, read n tried this before
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,566 Points:2,720,700 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 9:08:30 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I have never seen this happen. If so, I would call the Police.
driver169 Champion Author New York Posts:12,153 Points:2,564,260 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 9:01:10 AM Ignore driver169 Report Abuse Not really. ***** UncleChuckles said: There is a big difference between a child in jeapordy and an animal.
driver169 Champion Author New York Posts:12,153 Points:2,564,260 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:58:10 AM Ignore driver169 Report Abuse Geez, I never would have known.
fltdoc Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:8,898 Points:1,558,645 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:44:30 AM Ignore fltdoc Report Abuse Looks like the moderator is sleeping late again. This is last week's poll.
maxim1965 Rookie Author Toms River Posts:3 Points:1,055,565 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:44:05 AM Ignore maxim1965 Report Abuse I have seen this and also have broekn out a window to get to the child or animal, especially during the summer months.
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,568 Points:909,015 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:30:16 AM Ignore WillyG Report Abuse I hear it all the time,but never seen one myself.First thing in mind would be to break a glass if I can't open it some other way,but I don't think it would be such a good idea because it might scare a child so bad, it might scar him for life.Breaking a glass where a pet might be inside might get you mauled,cause pets are very teritorial.Dog wouldn't know you're trying to help him.So I'd call 911 righ away.
papou Champion Author Tampa Posts:10,894 Points:1,909,035 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:24:21 AM Ignore papou Report Abuse I have not seen a child alone in car but I see many kids with no car seats ??
UncleChuckles Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:31,603 Points:2,858,525 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:14:54 AM Ignore UncleChuckles Report Abuse There is a big difference between a child in jeapordy and an animal.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,728 Points:2,474,540 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 7:44:55 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I have not seen a child alone in a car.
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,451 Points:1,829,560 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 7:16:23 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse would call police
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,451 Points:1,829,560 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 7:15:45 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse has t happened to me
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,772 Points:1,813,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 6:39:09 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Do not recall.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,021 Points:2,707,755 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 4:53:41 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse yes and I call the police
rwm1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,306 Points:1,547,865 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 1:44:28 AM Ignore rwm1 Report Abuse I've had to deal with this in my job both with children and pets and both in hot and extremely cold conditions. Being security we quickly call our state police who are on site. It never ceases to amaze me how callous and idiotic people can be leaving children and pets in such dangerous situations.
RF4CPhantom Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:11,217 Points:1,750,605 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 1:41:38 AM Ignore RF4CPhantom Report Abuse Car Lover...you are 100% right...this IS last week's question. I guess J.T. is busy with other things right now. Maybe we will have a NEW question come tomorrow.
Car_Lover Champion Author Lancaster Posts:130,754 Points:1,576,130 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 12:45:25 AM Ignore Car_Lover Report Abuse This is last weeks poll question:(
AnyPort Sophomore Author Oklahoma Posts:170 Points:16,625 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 12:38:20 AM Ignore AnyPort Report Abuse Have not seen kids, but have seen pets. A pet in distress, would be a 911 call. A child or elderly person in distress, would be a broken window and a 911 call IN A HEARTBEAT in Oklahoma with over 50 days now of triple digit heat.
FrankTA2 Champion Author New York Posts:4,305 Points:1,098,150 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 12:10:06 AM Ignore FrankTA2 Report Abuse Nope.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,907 Points:2,369,405 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 10:24:32 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse no............
Boonebuggy Veteran Author New York City Posts:265 Points:503,520 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 9:57:29 PM Ignore Boonebuggy Report Abuse Thank god, no.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,105 Points:2,553,930 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 7:09:56 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I never saw this
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,639 Points:2,205,345 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 5:50:43 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I have not seen / do not recall either of these
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 5:37:37 PM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse NO
jasonh300 Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,030 Points:245,285 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 5:10:36 PM Ignore jasonh300 Report Abuse I think a lot of people don't have any understanding of what hot weather is. If you live up north, this won't apply, but down south, when the temperature is 90 degrees outside, the temperature in the car hits 120 just minutes after you close the doors. My vent thermometer routinely reads 140-150 during the summer. A small child in a car in that temperature will have brain damage in 20 minutes and will be dead in 40 minutes.
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,011 Points:1,581,140 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 2:38:43 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse I have not seen either of these. But I would see if they are alright if not try to find car owner. I would never call the police.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,728 Points:2,474,540 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 12:34:22 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I have not seen a child alone in a car.
Sarah_May Rookie Author Seattle Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 12:03:47 PM Ignore Sarah_May Report Abuse Hot or not, don't leave children in the car!!!
SavingInNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,803 Points:1,096,390 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2011 11:44:10 AM Ignore SavingInNC Report Abuse No. thank goodness