Police are urging pet owners not to leave dogs in vehicles – even with windows open – as high temperatures pose a serious danger.
A warning has been issued by West Mercia Police with temperatures remaining over 20c for the next week, stressing that cars can quickly become ‘dangerously hot’.
A spokesperson said: “With temperatures remaining extremely high, please remember never to leave your dog in a vehicle, even for a few minutes.
“A car can become dangerously hot very quickly, even with the windows slightly open.
“Dogs can suffer from heatstroke, dehydration, and in severe cases, this can be fatal.”
