New Vermont Law - Provides Liability Protection to Remove a Child or Animal In Dange

Important! NEW LAW...

Friday, July 1st, a new Vermont law goes into effect that provides liability protection to individuals who forcibly enter a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a child or animal in danger. 

The law sets out certain requirements to follow in these circumstances. 

Please make sure you follow these guidelines should you ever be in the unfortunate situation of having to intervene to save a life.

(1) Determine if the motor vehicle is locked or there is otherwise no reasonable method for the child or animal to exit the vehicle

(2) Reasonably and in good faith believe that forcible entry into the motor vehicle is necessary because the child or animal is in imminent danger of harm

(3) Notify local law enforcement, fire department, or a 911 operator prior to forcibly entering the vehicle

(4) Remain with the child or animal in a safe location reasonably close to the motor vehicle until a law enforcement, fire, or other emergency responder arrives

(5) Place a notice on the vehicle that the authorities have been notified and specifying the location of the child or animal; and

(6) Use no more force to enter the vehicle and remove the child or animal than necessary under the circumstances

 http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/help-dog-in-hot-car.html#.V3POactAnJs.facebook

It takes only minutes to save a life

Leaving pets locked in cars is never safe. But when the weather gets warmer, it can be deadly. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and even death. Protecting animals from an unnecessary death is a problem we can all agree to prevent.

How to help a pet left in a hot car

• Take down the car's make, model and license-plate number.
• If there are businesses nearby, notify their managers or security guards and ask them to make an announcement to find the car's owner. Many people are unaware of the danger of leaving pets in hot cars and will quickly return to their vehicle once they are alerted to the situation.
• If the owner can't be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police or animal control and wait by the car for them to arrive. In several states good Samaritans can legally remove animals from cars under certain circumstances, so be sure to know the laws in your area and follow any steps required.

for more information:

 http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/help-dog-in-hot-car.html#.V3POactAnJs.facebook