What does it really feel like to be a dog trapped in a hot car? Brave veterinarian, Dr. Ernie Ward, sat in a parked car for thirty minutes with a large thermometer to demonstrate what happens to your pet on a warm day (spoiler alert: your car becomes a metal oven). Later, Dr. Ward has some stern words for people that choose to leave their pets alone in a car on a warm day... even for a few minutes.
What to do if you find a dog in a hot car:
- Frantic scratching at the window, distressed sounds, heavy panting, glazed eyes, a deep red or purple tongue, excessive drooling and vomiting are all signs of a dog in serious danger.
- If you see a dog or other animal left alone and in distress in a hot vehicle, call 911 or animal control immediately. Remain with the pet and vehicle until help arrives.
- If you’re in a public parking lot, write down the make, model and license plate number of the vehicle. Notify the business and management can make a loudspeaker announcement to locate the car’s owner.
- If the situation is dire, you may need to break a window. Before breaking, find a witness to corroborate your story then smash the window. Make sure the dog is safe from the broken glass.
- Once removed from the car, take dog to a cool area indoors and place wet towels on its groin, leg-pit, and back of the neck. See if the dog is able to drink water.
- Call a veterinarian immediately.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.