I think maybe the statement is being analyzed a little too deeply. Probably the person that wrote it did not mean it so literally that every single detail needed to be thought of.
The parallel between dogs and kids doesn't really need to be drawn because, meh, it should just be common sense to not leave your dog in a hot car. Plus I relate to dogs better anyway - most likely when I have kids it'll be the opposite - "hmm, well I wouldn't do X if this were a dog, so I probably shouldn't do it with my child." :lol-sign:
The parallel between dogs and kids doesn't really need to be drawn because, meh, it should just be common sense to not leave your dog in a hot car. Plus I relate to dogs better anyway - most likely when I have kids it'll be the opposite - "hmm, well I wouldn't do X if this were a dog, so I probably shouldn't do it with my child." :lol-sign: