Dear Sir or Madam

It would be so horrible to know that you are responsible for the premature death of your beloved pet dog. But, tragically, every summer, many dogs die from heatstroke and dehydration when they are left alone in a car on a sunny day. The large amount of glass and small volume inside a car means that the temperature can quickly become much, much hotter than the outside, even if you leave a window open.

Please never leave your dog in your car, even for a short while. And if you see another dog alone in a car, and you think he or she might be in danger, please call 999 immediately. Calling anybody else may take too long, so use the emergency number.

In hot weather, a dog can also suffer from heatstroke when walking, playing or running, or sitting in direct sunshine, so take your dog out early in the day, while it is still cool outside, and take fresh water and a bowl with you. In a heatwave, maybe abandon walks altogether, and make sure your dog always has access to shade, ventilation and fresh water.

Yours faithfully

Iain Green, Director

Animal Aid, The Old Chapel, Bradford Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1AW

01732 364546

 

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