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DON’T TRAP YOUR PETS IN THE HEAT A Spring Reminder for Dog and Cat Owners
SHEET PAN CHICKEN DINNER You’ve probably heard of a one-pot meal, but how about a one-pan meal? This easy sheet pan dinner comes together in just 30 minutes without dirtying many dishes.
Last August, a police officer in Miami Township, Ohio, made headlines when she shattered the window of a parked car to rescue a puppy. It was 86 degrees, and the pup had been left alone for more than an hour. When the officer attempted to open the window with a wire, the puppy didn’t respond — so she smashed the glass to save its life. Luckily, that story had a happy ending: After lapping up some water, the puppy recovered! But not every dog is so lucky. According to a survey from the insurance company The Zebra, from 2018–2019, a total of 78 pets died from heatstroke in hot cars. As the weather heats up here in Kentucky, this should be on every pet owner’s mind! The Safe Way to Keep Your Pet in the Car The best way to keep your dog or cat safe on the road is to never leave them in the car alone. However, if you have to leave your pet behind, park in the shade and open your window so air can circulate. Leave water for your pet, and limit your time away to 5–10 minutes. Any longer than that and your pet could be at risk of heatstroke, even if it’s just 70 degrees outside. Signs of Heatstroke to Watch For If you’re worried that a dog has heatstroke, watch for warning signs like rapid panting, bright pink gums, sluggish movements, and a quick heartbeat. If you spot any of these red flags, get the dog to a cool place and offer them water right away. Cats can also get heatstroke, but their symptoms display a bit differently. Look for panting, sweaty feet, disorientation, vomiting, restlessness OR lethargy, drooling, or a bright red tongue. If you see these symptoms, get them to an air- conditioned place, offer water, and lay them on a wet towel to cool them down. How to Rescue a Pet in Danger Here in Kentucky, it’s legal to break into a hot car to save a child but not a pet. Instead, if you see a pet in danger of heatstroke, call your local Animal Control hotline or 911. They can send someone to save the animal legally.
INGREDIENTS
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp salt
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1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
1/4 tsp pepper 2 tbsp canola oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. On a large baking sheet, combine chicken, sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. 3. Bake for 15 minutes. In the meantime, make the sauce by combining the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and cayenne pepper. 4. Remove pan from oven and use a spatula to flip the chicken and potatoes, then add broccoli florets. 5. Drizzle sauce evenly over top and return to the oven to bake for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken has an internal temperature of 165 F and vegetables are fork-tender.
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