Just leave your dog safely at home when shopping. That would fix the hot car excuse. Other people are allergic to dogs You are then responsible when they become ill. People need to shop. Dogs do not!
bassinnettes
Some 85 + years ago I was in one of these bassinettes. A tiger or red bellied black snake was discovered crawling up a leg. It was easy for a snake to enter our house. My Grandmother disposed of it.