Four Dogs Locked in Ford Pickup at Costco Parking Lot
2219 S 37th St
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2219 S 37th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2219 S 37th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2219 S 37th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2219 S 37th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2219 S 37th St.
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Required Steps for Legal ImmunityVerify it is locked: Confirm that the doors are locked and the dog cannot escape without assistance.Assess imminent danger: Have a good-faith, reasonable belief that the animal is in immediate danger of harm (e.g., heatstroke).Call 911 first: You must contact law enforcement or emergency services before, or immediately after, entering the vehicle.Use minimal force: Do not use any more force than necessary to shatter the glass and free the dog.Stay on the scene: You must remain with the animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until first responders arrive.
Important LimitationsHousehold pets only: The law only covers domestic household pets and vulnerable people. It does not cover livestock or farm animals.Check for EV pet modes: Be aware that modern electric vehicles may have climate-controlled "Dog Modes" active, meaning the pet is not in danger despite being left alone.If you see a dog that seems to be in a hot car but is not yet in imminent danger, you should instead contact local law enforcement or animal control services, as they have the authority to remove animals from hazardous vehicles under RCW 16.52.340.
Legally we can break the windows to rescue the dogs.
Why do people do this???
Required Steps for Legal ImmunityVerify it is locked: Confirm that the doors are locked and the dog cannot escape without assistance.Assess imminent danger: Have a good-faith, reasonable belief that the animal is in immediate danger of harm (e.g., heatstroke).Call 911 first: You must contact law enforcement or emergency services before, or immediately after, entering the vehicle.Use minimal force: Do not use any more force than necessary to shatter the glass and free the dog.Stay on the scene: You must remain with the animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until first responders arrive.
Important LimitationsHousehold pets only: The law only covers domestic household pets and vulnerable people. It does not cover livestock or farm animals.Check for EV pet modes: Be aware that modern electric vehicles may have climate-controlled "Dog Modes" active, meaning the pet is not in danger despite being left alone.If you see a dog that seems to be in a hot car but is not yet in imminent danger, you should instead contact local law enforcement or animal control services, as they have the authority to remove animals from hazardous vehicles under RCW 16.52.340.
Legally we can break the windows to rescue the dogs.
Why do people do this???
Required Steps for Legal ImmunityVerify it is locked: Confirm that the doors are locked and the dog cannot escape without assistance.Assess imminent danger: Have a good-faith, reasonable belief that the animal is in immediate danger of harm (e.g., heatstroke).Call 911 first: You must contact law enforcement or emergency services before, or immediately after, entering the vehicle.Use minimal force: Do not use any more force than necessary to shatter the glass and free the dog.Stay on the scene: You must remain with the animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until first responders arrive.
Important LimitationsHousehold pets only: The law only covers domestic household pets and vulnerable people. It does not cover livestock or farm animals.Check for EV pet modes: Be aware that modern electric vehicles may have climate-controlled "Dog Modes" active, meaning the pet is not in danger despite being left alone.If you see a dog that seems to be in a hot car but is not yet in imminent danger, you should instead contact local law enforcement or animal control services, as they have the authority to remove animals from hazardous vehicles under RCW 16.52.340.
Legally we can break the windows to rescue the dogs.
Why do people do this???
Required Steps for Legal ImmunityVerify it is locked: Confirm that the doors are locked and the dog cannot escape without assistance.Assess imminent danger: Have a good-faith, reasonable belief that the animal is in immediate danger of harm (e.g., heatstroke).Call 911 first: You must contact law enforcement or emergency services before, or immediately after, entering the vehicle.Use minimal force: Do not use any more force than necessary to shatter the glass and free the dog.Stay on the scene: You must remain with the animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until first responders arrive.
Important LimitationsHousehold pets only: The law only covers domestic household pets and vulnerable people. It does not cover livestock or farm animals.Check for EV pet modes: Be aware that modern electric vehicles may have climate-controlled "Dog Modes" active, meaning the pet is not in danger despite being left alone.If you see a dog that seems to be in a hot car but is not yet in imminent danger, you should instead contact local law enforcement or animal control services, as they have the authority to remove animals from hazardous vehicles under RCW 16.52.340.
Legally we can break the windows to rescue the dogs.
Why do people do this???
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Required Steps for Legal ImmunityVerify it is locked: Confirm that the doors are locked and the dog cannot escape without assistance.Assess imminent danger: Have a good-faith, reasonable belief that the animal is in immediate danger of harm (e.g., heatstroke).Call 911 first: You must contact law enforcement or emergency services before, or immediately after, entering the vehicle.Use minimal force: Do not use any more force than necessary to shatter the glass and free the dog.Stay on the scene: You must remain with the animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until first responders arrive.
Important LimitationsHousehold pets only: The law only covers domestic household pets and vulnerable people. It does not cover livestock or farm animals.Check for EV pet modes: Be aware that modern electric vehicles may have climate-controlled "Dog Modes" active, meaning the pet is not in danger despite being left alone.If you see a dog that seems to be in a hot car but is not yet in imminent danger, you should instead contact local law enforcement or animal control services, as they have the authority to remove animals from hazardous vehicles under RCW 16.52.340.
Legally we can break the windows to rescue the dogs.
Why do people do this???