Police have issued a warning to pet owners regarding leaving animals in hot cars, following an incident where a dog was rescued by officers in South Marston. With UK temperatures rising and a potential third heatwave approaching, authorities stress that the temperature inside vehicles can be much higher than outside, posing a significant risk to pets. In case of encountering a distressed dog in a vehicle, individuals are advised to contact emergency services rather than attempting to break into the car themselves to avoid legal consequences.
Police have issued a warning to pet owners over leaving animals in hot cars after a dog had to be rescued by officers who received a report from a concerned member of the public.
Temperatures have begun to climb again across the UK, as the country looks set to enter its third heatwave of the year over the weekend, prompting warnings from police about leaving pets in vehicles.
PC Paul Croft, dog legislation officer, cautioned that the temperature inside a parked car can be significantly hotter than outside, potentially causing serious injury to animals.
If you see a dog in distress inside a hot car, contact emergency services instead of attempting to intervene, as doing so may lead to legal issues.
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