“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

— Mahatma Gandhi

Clifton Park took a step forward in its moral progress earlier this week by filling holes in its existing animal control laws regarding treatment of pets.

Sunny and 80 degrees for many people represents the ideal summer day. That’s if you’re sitting outside sipping a cool drink.

If your pet is stuck in a car in the sun for even 20 minutes, that ideal summer day can turn into a nightmare. In the amount of time it takes to run into the store for a few groceries, the temperature can soar nearly 20 degrees to 109. After 40 minutes, the temperature inside that car will hit........

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