Take the Pledge
Pledge to never leave a pet or child alone in a hot car — and help us spread the word.
Why It Matters
On a 70°F day, the inside of a car can reach 100°F in just 20 minutes. On a 90°F day — common in Arizona — temperatures can soar past 130°F within minutes.
Every year, dozens of children and hundreds of pets die from heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles. These tragedies are 100% preventable.
By taking the pledge, you're committing to be part of the solution — and inspiring others to do the same.
The Pledge
- I pledge to NEVER leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle.
- I pledge to ACT if I see a child or pet in distress in a hot car.
- I pledge to SPREAD THE WORD and educate others about the dangers of hot cars.
- I pledge to SUPPORT legislation that protects children and pets from hot car deaths.
Sign the Pledge
Those Who've Taken the Pledge
Community leaders, advocates, and animal lovers across Arizona are standing up for pet and child safety.
The Facts
Kavanaugh
While there are no exact statistics on how many dogs die every year from heat stroke due to being left in a hot car, the American Veterinary Medical Association estimates 100s of pets suffer this slow, agonizing and unnecessary fate every summer. Don't Leave Me. Org informs the public, one dog left in a hot car to die, is one dog too many. We do know from 1998–2016, 700 Children died in the United States due to being left in a hot car. Arizona ranks third for vehicular heat stroke deaths among minor children right behind Texas and California.
The Campaign
Bidwill
In light of the Good Samaritan Bill HB 2494 initiated by Founder Debra Nolen, sponsored by Sen. John Kavanagh, and recently signed into law by Governor Ducey, Don't Leave Me. Org's Second Annual Take the Pledge Campaign will include information and ads related to not only pets but human children. The campaign creates a means by which invited participants are encouraged to share their captioned Take the Pledge photos on social media — advancing hot car awareness and inspiring meaningful dialogue through information and fact sharing.
How to Participate
Hatton
Take a photo of you and your family (on 4 legs and/or 2) and send it to us via our Facebook page or at [email protected]. Include the names of your pets and first names only of their humans — your state is fine but do not include personal identifying information. We will create the ad unless you would like to. If you do, please caption your photo: Take the Pledge: Love Em Dont Leave Em. Don't Leave Me will share your photo on our Facebook page — and we'd love for you to share it on yours. Take the Pledge: Love Em DONT Leave Em, as one dog or child left in a hot car to die is one too many.
Spread the Word
Share this pledge with your friends, family, and community. Together we can save lives.
#DontLeaveMe