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California law OKs smashing car window to rescue pets
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Sept 27, 2016The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Good Samaritans can smash a car window in an effort to rescue a pet locked inside under a California bill signed into law Saturday.
The rescuer can break the vehicle window if the pet appears to be in danger, if the door is locked or if law enforcement does not respond quickly enough.
Whoever breaks the glass has to stay at the scene until police arrive.
The bill was introduced after a few dogs died after being locked in hot cars in separate incidents.
