As temperatures rise, 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.