Summary: California Governor, Jerry Brown, approved law AP 797 (a law that allows people to break into cars to save animals that may be at risk of overheating.). This is apart of the "Right to Rescue" act that states that the rescuer must call the police first, then proceed to save the pet. Afterwards, they must stay at the scene until law enforcement arrives. This bill was presented after numerous of animal deaths in the state due to being left in a car on blazing, hot days. PETA states that animals could suffer brain damage or death from heatstroke by being left in a hot vehicle. All it takes is just 15 minutes. A man named Steinorth says that this act will save lives and good Samaritans won't be sued for such heroic actions. This effort also spreads awareness about the danger of hot cars.
Analysis: I believe that this is a great law because before this law was passed, I found it very hard to believe that some people were conscious about their pets and what the heat could do to them. Honestly, the act was thought through and reasonable. It shows that we Americans actually value our best friends.http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Gov-Brown-signs-law-allowing-Californians-to-9287649.php
I think this is a great law also because so many animals die from heat exhaustion every year - and not just dogs - people too, especially young kids. This law should be pass for humans also.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. Pets are just as important as people, and if this helps save their lives, it is totally worth it. this article goes to show how humans can have compassion, and a good human sense.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic to hear because it is not uncommon for innocent pets to die because their careless owners left them in a hot car.
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