Man in Herts arrested after dog found TRAPPED in car during record breaking heatwave
All windows and doors of the car were SHUT
Last updated 18th Jul 2022
Police in Hertfordshire have arrested a man after a dog was found in a car with all the windows and doors shut - with temperatures nearing 40 celsius in our region.
The RSCPA has been notified and we're told the dog is having emergency treatment.
It follows a similar incident in Stevenage recently - and officers are reminding us NOT to leave pets in cars in this weather.
Hertfordshire Constabulary said: “Please be responsible. Dogs left alone in a car on a hot day can quickly become dehydrated, develop heatstroke or even die."
“Even if you park in the shade, leave a window open, leave out a bowl of water or put a sunshade on your window, the temperature can still rise to dangerous and fatal levels.”
Read our top tips on staying safe in the hot weather:
Look out for the vulnerable
Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk.
