Treasure Valley’s rising temperatures create a deadly risk for dogs in hot cars

Idaho’s high temperatures pose a deadly risk for dogs left in parked cars.

The Idaho Humane Society urges residents to act if they see a distressed animal as they continue to respond to an alarming number of calls — from March 20 to July 2 alone, the Idaho Humane Society received 141 calls to rescue dogs suffering from overheating inside vehicles. These incidents have involved not only dogs but also cats and even one parrot.