CALLINGTON Police are reminding dog owners to not leave dogs in hot cars.
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Kate Bush tribute to 'dear friend' lost in Devon Christmas Day swimCallington officer PC Jess Floyd said: ‘We want to remind dog owners to not leave their pets in their cars.
‘Dogs overheat quickly, even with a window open and with access to water. A car can become as hot as an oven very quickly even when it doesn’t feel that warm. When it’s 22 degrees outside in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour.
The team are urging people to dial 999 if they come across a dog in distress. For more information visit: www.rspca.org.uk/home
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