25/07/2025
Do you know what to do if you see a dog alone in a vehicle during hot weather? 🐶 🥵
A few days ago, a passer-by heard barking coming from inside a van at a car park in Peterborough.
On closer inspection, they could see a dog, with only a tiny gap for air where the window had been wound down a little.
Temperatures were in the late 20s that afternoon - dangerously high for dogs in vehicles 🥵 🐶
As they glanced to see if the owner was around, they noticed the barking was starting to wane.
The dog was getting weaker - they dialled 999 👮🏻 🚔
Thankfully, the dog was unharmed and the attending officers managed to locate the owner and give strong words of advice.
We might be out of a heatwave now, but temperatures are still warm. According to the RPSCA, if it's 22 degrees outside, a car can reach 47 degrees in just one hour.
⚠️ Heatstroke can be fatal for dogs. If you notice a dog alone in a vehicle on a hot day, call 999 immediately 📱👮🏻
