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August 2, 2010
DOGS KEPT IN LOCKED CARS CAN'T TAKE SUMMERTIME HEAT
DEAR ABBY: Summer is the season for celebration -- beach
trips, picnics in the park and barbecues. But it can be a
dangerous time for dogs.
Every year, thousands of dogs die after being left in over-
heated parked cars. Heatstroke can come on quickly and result
in brain damage or death. Dogs are prone to heatstroke be-
cause they can cool themselves only by panting and sweating
through their paw pads.
If you see a dog left in a car on a warm day, take down the
car's color, model, make and license plate number. Have the
owner paged inside nearby stores and call local humane auth-
orities or the police.
If you see a dog exhibit any of the following symptoms: rest-
lessness, excessive thirst, a rapid pulse, heavy panting,
lethargy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, rapid heartbeat,
fever, vomiting or lack of coordination -- get the animal
into the shade immediately and call the veterinarian.
You can save a dog's life!
-- LAURIE IN MILWAUKEE
DEAR LAURIE: Thank you for an important letter. I recently
read that so far this year, 19 children have died after being
left in automobiles! During the summer months, leaving any
living creature in a car -- even with the windows cracked --
is an invitation to a heart-wrenching tragedy.
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 15 years. My parents did
not attend my wedding because my mother's job was more im-
portant -- so my father never walked me down the aisle.
My brother is now being married for the first time. It will
be his fiancee's third trip to the altar. Her father died
years ago and they have asked my father to walk her down
the aisle without even considering how I might feel about
it.
When I explained to Dad how hurt I feel, he didn't under-
stand. But he told me he would not walk her down the aisle
if it caused me pain. Now my brother and his fiancee are
upset with me.
Abby, can a groom's father give away the woman his son is
about to marry? Am I being selfish in suggesting she walk
down the aisle by herself just as I did?
-- RESENTFUL IN MICHIGAN
DEAR RESENTFUL: The answer to both of your questions is yes.
DEAR ABBY: My 8-year-old daughter "Gwen" has friends whose
parents allow them to watch movies I prefer my daughter not
see -- specifically, scary movies. The parents of one of the
girls have invited Gwen to a sleepover. I have been making
excuses because I don't want Gwen having nightmares.
Would it be wrong or impolite to tell these parents that I
don't want her watching scary movies? I don't want to appear
to be dictating to them what they can or can't allow their
children to see in their own home. How should this be handled?
-- PROTECTIVE MOM, MUSTANG, OKLA.
DEAR PROTECTIVE MOM: Be upfront with the mother who will be
hosting the sleepover. Tell her that you know Gwen would love
to participate, but that you prefer that she not see scary
films. If the mother can guarantee that none will be viewed
that night, give your permission. Making your preference known
is neither rude nor overbearing, so speak up.
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