[Mun Honam's Snap and Write] Spending Summer Behind Glass Partitions

Published 10 Aug.2021 11:00(KST)

Pets vulnerable to heat... Dogs and cats limp weakly in pet shop show windows

A puppy inside the glass partition of a pet shop is lying limp. People wearing sun hats pass by. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 9th, when the daytime high temperature in Seoul rose to 33 degrees, the puppies inside the glass partitions of the pet shop appeared lethargic. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

It is not only people who suffer from the heatwave. A cat inside a pet shop's glass partition is avoiding the heat by staying in a corner where sunlight does not reach. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Honam] It is not only people who suffer from the heatwave. On the 9th, during the sweltering heat in Seoul, dogs and cats trapped inside glass enclosures at a pet shop appeared listless and exhausted. They were exposed to intense direct sunlight. Although there was a shade installed to block the light, it was far too small to cover the entire front glass window. The pets curled their faces inward in corners where the sunlight did not reach. The interior was cool with air conditioning on. However, the glass enclosures where the pets were kept were sealed on all sides, preventing the cold air from circulating well. Dogs and cats have less ability to regulate their body temperature compared to humans, so if people do not pay close attention, they are at high risk of heatstroke. Here are photos of pets struggling through the harsh summer while confined in cages.