Tyrann Mathieu shows in video why you shouldn’t leave your dog in a hot car
Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is helping remind people not to leave animals in your car — no matter how quick a stop you’re making — this summer.
Mathieu took a challenge from PETA to sit in a hot car in 90-degree weather outside to see how long he could handle it.
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“I seriously couldn’t imagine leaving my dog in a car like this,” he said in the video.
After only eight minutes, Mathieu bailed — after it reached a scalding 120 degrees in the vehicle.
“If you’re going to make a dog a part of your family, then make him a part of your family,” Mathieu said. “Don’t treat him like you wouldn’t treat someone you cared about or someone you loved.”
Mathieu tapped out and opened the door, but dogs don’t have that option. His message, and PETA’s, is a good one: Leave the pets at home. Even if the windows are rolled down, and even if it’s a cloudy day, the heat inside the vehicle can cause organ failure in animals quicker than you might think.
Coming out of LSU, Mathieu battled a tarnished reputation after a series of off-field incidents. But the player formerly known as the “Honey Badger” has done a lot to improve his image — including this great public service announcement.
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