CA Law Says: If you see a dog or cat suffering in a locked hot car… YOU CAN LEGALLY BREAK THE WINDOW.
🔥 It gets hot FAST inside a car. In just 10 minutes, the temperature can rise over 100°F—even if it’s only 75°F outside.
🚨 Time is critical.
By the time you find the owner or call someone, it might already be too late.
🛑 What the Law Says (California Civil Code 43.100)
✅ You’re protected from civil and criminal liability if:
- You believe the animal is in imminent danger
- The vehicle is locked
- You call 911 first
- You use only necessary force
- You stay nearby until help arrives
💡 This law covers:
- 🐶 Dogs
- 🐱 Cats
⚠️ But Let’s Be Real…
If you see a rooster, rabbit, or raccoon dying in a car?
💥 Break. The. Damn. Window.
This isn’t just about legality—it’s about humanity.
“If it’s me? I don’t care if it’s a skunk, a dog, or a damn rooster (yep, I’ve seen it)…
I’m breaking that window.”
🌍 Other States That Have Similar Laws
📱 (Swipe → or tap to explore full list)
- ✅ Arizona
- ✅ Florida
- ✅ Tennessee
- ✅ Colorado
- ✅ Vermont
- …and more!
Many states have Good Samaritan laws protecting you when you act to save a pet. 📜
💬 What You Can Do:
- 🚗 Check parked cars
- 📞 Call 911 if you see an animal in danger
- 💔 Don’t wait—ACT
- 🧠 Know your state laws
📣 Spread the Word
Animals don’t have a voice. You do.
📸 Post. 🔁 Share. 💬 Speak up.
🧡 Hashtags to Use:
#BreakTheWindow
#HotCarKills
#SaveTheDog
#GoodSamaritanLaw
#RoosterOrNot
#AnimalHero
#LegalToBreak
#NoExcuses
💥 FINAL WORD
If the animal is suffocating in a locked car?
You don’t need permission.
You need courage.
👉 BREAK. THAT. WINDOW.
Lives depend on it.