How to Keep Animals Safe Around Cars in Cold Weather 🧡 🐾

How to Keep Animals Safe Around Your Car in Winter 🐱❄️

During cold months, stray animals look for warm and dry places — and often crawl under your car hood or into the wheel well. Starting the car could cause severe injury or death to a hidden animal.

⚠️ Why do they hide there?

• Warm engine = natural heater
• Hood protects from wind and snow
• Cats often return to the same cars
• They may be asleep and unaware

🚫 Dangers:

• 🛠 Harm or death to the animal
• 🚗 Damage to your car
• 💔 Emotional trauma to the driver
• 🧑‍⚖️ Legal consequences in some countries

✅ Before starting your car:

1. Tap the hood — wake up any animal inside
2. Open the hood — check visually
3. Use a flashlight — especially near the wheels
4. Wait 10–15 seconds — give time to escape

🧡 If you find an animal:

• Speak gently
• Contact a rescue group
• Check for injuries
• Offer shelter nearby (blanket box, towel)

🐾 A simple knock could save a life.

Make it a habit every winter.