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Dogs in Cars, Getting There Safely
Like any family member, they need to be protected in case of a crash, but also should not distract the driver.
What to do if you see a child or pet alone in a vehicle
Every year on average, 38 children die in hot cars. Kids and Car Safety is calling on the public to be prepared to take action to save a life.If you see a child alone in a car; get involved. Protecting children is everyone’s business.
Here’s What You Should Do...
Kansas removes lawsuit fear for rescuers of children, pets trapped in hot cars
Amber Rollins, director of KidsAndCars.org, demonstrates how to safely break a window using a device, the Resqme emergency window breaker and seat belt cutter, at 169 Auto Parts in Spring Hill, Kan., Monday, June 25, 2018. On July 1, a new Kansas law will go into effect that will legally protect Good Samaritans who break a window to rescue a person or animal.
KidsAndCars.org announces alliance with Animal Care Organizations - Pet Night on Capitol Hill
KidsAndCars.org is joining forces with a coalition of animal care organizations. This new collaboration will help prevent hot car tragedies involving children, animals, and other vulnerable members of our society.
BLOTTER: ONE DOG IS SAFE, IS YOURS?
Blotter notes that power windows have been known to strangle pets and small children to death if the window can be closed when a hand, foot, or paw inadvertently presses downward on the switch. The child safety activists at Kids and Car Safety attribute 57 deaths to the problem since 1991.
