Dog Trapped in Car Honks Horn for Help

When Max, a chocolate Lab, got trapped in his owner Donna Gardner's car, he honked the horn until she noticed.

By Kathryn Hawkins. Posted on July 19 2010

Image from Wikipedia Commons

Summer is a dangerous time for dogs. When owners leave their furry pals in a parked car and forget to open a window, the consequences can be severe—and often fatal.

That was very nearly the case for Max, a chocolate Lab from Allentown, Pennsylvania. His owner, Donna Gardner, took him out in her car while she was running errands on a 90-degree day, But when she arrived home, she forgot that Max was still in the car, and went inside to unload her packages, with the poor dog trapped in the awful heat.

An hour after returning home, Gardner heard a honk coming from her car. She looked outside, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. She heard another honk, and went over to her car. There, she found Max sitting in the front seat, leaning on the wheel.

Luckily, Gardner got to Max in the nick of time. She pulled him out of the hot car, cooled him down with wet rags, and drove him to the animal hospital. He made a full recovery.

Even so, Max’s story serves as a cautionary tale—please be careful with your pets this summer!

Filed under: Animals and Pets, Weird,

Liked this? You'll love these, too:

Stay Cool: Protecting Pets from Sweltering Summer Heat

This time of year, it's important to keep your pets out of the heat. Check out this advice for help. Read More
The Amazing Story of Japanese Earthquake Survivor Dog, Maruku

Check out the amazing survival story of a dog who survived the Japanese earthquake and traveled across the country before finally reuniting with her family. Read More
Dog Saves Elderly Owners From Winter Storm

A 7-year-old German Shepherd/wolf mix named Shana is quite a canine hero in Alden, N.Y., as the story spreads of her efforts to save her owners during an October surprise storm. Read More
Dog Tale Has Hollywood Ending

A dog lost in Colorado turns up in a faraway place: Tennessee. Read More
How Therapy Dogs Can Help Children with Autism

Service dogs can help children and adults with autism learn to better cope with their environment. Read More