The dog rescued from a hot car in Swindon. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Police warning after dog freed from hot car and taken in to kennels

Paul JonesJuly 10, 20251 Comment0

POLICE have taken a dog into kennels after rescuing it from a hot car.

Wiltshire officers have warned people to be aware of the potential dangers to their pets as temperatures look set to soar in the coming days.

At around 8.30am on Wednesday (July 9), officers in Swindon seized a large dog from a car in Stirling Road, South Marston, after receiving reports the animal was in distress.

PC Paul Croft, Dog Legislation Officer in Wiltshire, said: “Leaving a dog in a car on a day like today could be fatal. We have seized the dog and have taken it to kennels where it will be cared for.

“The owner of the dog has been spoken to and will be invited in for an interview under Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which is causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

“Over the next few days we will be having very hot weather. Please do not leave your dog inside a hot car. The temperature in the vehicle will be a lot hotter than it feels outside and can cause serious injury to the animal.

“If you do see a dog left in a hot car and it is in distress please do call 999. Don’t try to force entry to the vehicle yourself as you may be committing an offence.”