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Actually, that’s  a lie but it made you look didn’t it?!

The message in this piece is so important I thought it was worth a little white lie to ensure you read it. This is a subject I keep banging on about and I am not ashamed to keep doing so!

This weekend is going to be the hottest of the year so far, so PLEASE do not EVER leave your dog in the car. Even with the windows or the sunroof open, the car will be unbearably hot. When the temperature outside is a fairly comfortable 22 degrees, the temperature inside a car becomes an intolerable 47 degrees within 60 minutes.

Under the Animal Welfare Act, you have a legal obligation to keep your pet safe and if you put your pet at risk in a boiling car, you will face prosecution.

Everyone will have seen the tragic case of the 2 German Shepherd police dogs who died having been left in a hot car last year. Don’t let your dog be the next headline.

If you see a dog in a car on a warm day, do not hesitate – dial 999 immediately. DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS.

Check out the RSPCA website for more information on this subject and how to avoid heatstroke.

Pictured above is my friend’s dog having a lovely time on the beach. He loves to swim, bless him, so keeps nice and cool. If you have to take your dog out on a hot day, make sure there is plenty of shade and water for him and that his feet are not getting burnt on the hot ground. Don’t take your dog running with you on a hot day, wait for the sun to set – more pleasant for both of you.

Just keep in mind that if you are hot in your shorts and t shirt, imagine wearing a fur coat and how you would feel!