How long are we going to put up with these mindless parents, caregivers and pet owners leaving their kids and animals in poorly ventilated or unventilated automobiles in summer heat?

When are we going to start levying substantial and memorable fines for these unthinking, irresponsible people — monsters?

I, as a responsible dog owner and parent, am so very tired of hearing about these inhumane actions. If there are any consequences at all they are far too lean in favor of the culprit/s. If it is not up to us, the general public, to do something meaningful about these terrible acts then who will ever do something to help stop these acts of foolishness and total lack of consideration?

These people deserve no quarter and should be recipients of heavy fines and jail time – even the first offense! This lack of consideration for others and animals is no small matter and has been and will continue to be fatal in consequence.

Let us demand that our state legislators adopt laws and fines commensurate with these terrible crimes. Write your state representatives and ask that they strengthen the existing laws and/or create new laws as needed to protect our pets and children.

LC Campbell, Federal way