during hot spells you will see many cars, while parked, have these silver blankets over the front windows (and sometimes the back) that will keep the car cool enough go get into after it has been left for the day. if your car is hot when you return to it do not be tempted to get in and drive off. the unbearable heat will be even worse for a small animal. instead turn on the engine and let your air conditioning bring down the cars temperature before the pet is allowed into the car. if you don’t have air conditioning, open the windows of the car and put on the 