It is not allowed to leave your dog in a car on a hot summer day.
Despite common knowledge, some still ignore this crucial warning.
Unfortunately, incidents of dogs being left in hot cars, whether intentionally or unintentionally, still occur.
This situation can cause severe suffering for the animals and in extreme cases, even lead to death.
Vulnerable dog discovered
Recently, a dog was found locked in a hot car in a Swansea shopping center parking lot during a heatwave.
Alert passersby noticed the dog alone in the vehicle, suffering in the heat.
Zoey Thornton was one of those passersby who observed that the dog had been left in the scorching car for at least thirty minutes.
It was the concern of another woman that drew her attention to the situation.
“I went to see if everything was okay, but then I discovered that a dog was sitting locked up alone in the car, and it was very, very hot,” she shared with Mirror.
Witnesses on the scene reported that the dog was visibly distressed and panting heavily.
Broke car window
With no other recourse, the concerned passersby decided to break the rear window to rescue the distressed dog.
A man, who happened to have a heavy object, used it to break the glass and gain access to the car to save the dog.
With the assistance of store staff, they were able to make an announcement through the loudspeaker in an attempt to locate the dog’s owner.
Unfortunately, their efforts to reach the owner were in vain.
The overheated dog was moved to a shaded area with the help of people in the parking lot, and water was provided for the dog.
Help
Photo: Zoey Thornton / Facebook
The incident was reported to the local police, leading to the arrest of the dog’s owner.
“We want to remind everyone that dogs can die in hot cars,” a police spokesperson emphasized to Mirror.
It is incredibly important that no one leaves their dog alone in a hot car. Please share this article to raise awareness about this issue.
