Being hot is no fun when you're covered in fur

I completely agree with Aaron Bonnette's stance on leaving pets in cars. Texas is know for its insane heat and dry climate so what goes through people's minds when they think it would be okay to leave their dog in the car for any amount of time? We all know dogs are incredibly loyal and attached to their owners. So being in such a small, confined space with no way out, watching their beloved owner walk away without any idea of whether or not they will return, must be pretty nerve racking in the first place. Add on the intense heat and stress that might cause, it's no wonder the dog looses the battle.  Our government needs to have stricter laws when it comes to this kind of animal abuse. Whether the owner believes it or not, or whether they agree with it or not, this IS A FORM OF ABUSE and it should not be tolerated or taken lightly. Suffering from brain damage, heat exhaustion, stress, and suffocation does not sound like a fair or pleasant way to go. So, if an owner is found guilty of putting their dogs through it until they died, their punishment should not be light or pleasant either.