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In a message dated 3/30/2004 4:06:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, ferreirae@earthlink.net writes:
Cat, I have to say that I think your argument was a little harsh. Elaine -
OK - I agree. I was harsh. But so is leaving a dog out in extreme heat (or cold). Have you ever seen a dog with heat stroke? It happens very quickly and is often fatal.
And yes, you're right. I don't know what climate the OP lives in.
I live in the high desert where the winter temps go well below freezing and the summer temps can be over 100 for days and days at a time. The temp changes are not always slow either. They can go from a nice comfortable 60 degrees to over 80 in just a couple days. Dogs can't acclimate that rapidly.
>>I believe that a responsible pet owner knows when their dog is in distress and would take steps to alleviate it.<<
I sure hope so.
Cat
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