Can You Break a Car Window to Save a Dog in Ohio? Yes, But Read This First
It's about to get brutally hot in Central Ohio, with temps in the mid-90s for the next few days and that kind of heat can be deadly for dogs left in cars.
Can you legally break a car window to save a dog?
The answer is yes thanks to Ohio's Good Samaritan Law. But you have to follow the steps:
- Make sure the car is locked
- Believe the animal is in danger
- Call 911 first or immediately after
- Use only reasonable force
- Stay at the scene and wait for help
You're legally protected as long as you do it right.
When it's 90°F outside, the inside of a car can hit over 110°F in just 30 minutes. And dogs can't sweat like we can so they overheat fast.
Don't leave your pets in the car.
Not "just for a second." Not "while you grab milk." Just don't.
