This week the police, RSPCA and the Dog Warden have all been called to dogs suffering in hot cars.

Please do not take your dogs out and leave them in cars even on a mild day. It takes less than 15 minutes for your dog to die in a hot car.

If it’s warm enough for you to leave the house without a jacket, it’s too warm to leave your dog in the car.

If you see a dog in a vehicle in distress please contact Police on 101 or contact the local dog warden or the RSPCA on 0300 123 4999.

Your local Dog Warden may be contacted on Andover 01264 368463 (Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 5.00 and Friday 8.30 – 4.30).  Out of working hours please ring 01264 368000.