Do you know what day is historically the busiest day of the year in animal shelters all across the country? It’s the FIFTH of July.

You’ve seen it – the pet locked in a parked car on a warm day. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself. What you may not know though, is that such a situation can quickly lead to severe, expensive, and often fatal, problems for a pet.

Summer is officially here! And who amongst you isn’t ready for the sunshine, trips to the river/lake/beach, and all the other joys that this time of year brings? Believe it or not, there is one group that likely isn’t ready… your pets!

If you’re going to take your dogs along on long car trips (or even short trips around town), doing so safely is of paramount importance.

Though it sure doesn’t feel like it up here in the Pacific Northwest, the summer …