As temperatures remain hot, we are reminding residents that leaving animals in vehicles can place them at serious risk.
🌡️ Even on a mild day, the temperature inside a parked car can increase rapidly, becoming life-threatening within minutes. [rspca.org.uk]
⚖️ Legal reminder: While it is not automatically an offence to leave an animal in a vehicle, owners may be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 if this causes unnecessary suffering or puts the animal at risk. [kinship.com]
✅ Our advice:
Do not leave animals unattended in vehicles during warm weather
Ensure pets are kept in a cool, safe environment with water
Plan ahead — if pets are not permitted at your destination, leave them at home
📞 If you see an animal in distress inside a vehicle: Call 999 immediately so emergency services can respond
Normally, damaging a car = criminal damage.
✅ Best practice:
Call 999 first
Gather evidence (photos/video, witnesses)
Only act if necessary to prevent serious harm or death
💬 Please think: If you feel warm, your pet will feel it even more.
