By Police warning issued to motorist after dogs left in car over the weekend
Humberside Police officers in North East Lincolnshire issued a warning to dog owners over the weekend after a concern for the dog’s safety.
Officers posted to social media after they were alerted to more than one dog left in a car in along the seafront in Cleethorpes on Sunday
The windows of the car were locked and the central locking system was engaged.
The police posted a warning over social media, after tracking the owner of the vehicle down and issuing them advice.
Humberside Police – North East Lincolnshire posted on Facebook: “Police called after reports of dogs left in a car on Cleethorpes promenade with the windows shut. Owner tracked down, words of advice issued and dogs checked over.
“Just because it’s October doesn’t mean it’s safe to leave a dog in a car. #dogsdieinhotcars #GrimsbyPatrolTeam3”
Here is the RSPCA advice if you see a dog in a car and you are worried about their welfare: “First, assess the dog’s condition. If they’re showing any signs of heatstroke dial 999 at once.
“If the dog’s condition is critical, and the police haven’t arrived yet, your instinct will be to break into the car to free them. But please be aware that this could be classed as criminal damage.
“You may need to defend your actions in court, so please be sure you’re doing the right thing. Legally, you can commit damage if you believe the car owner would consent to it if they knew the dog was in danger.
“If you’re sure you need to free the dog, tell the police what you intend to do and why. Take photos or videos of the dog. Are there any other witnesses? Take their names and telephone numbers.
“Don’t be afraid to dial 999. If it’s an emergency, we may not be able to get to you – and the dog – quickly enough. And as we have no powers of entry, we’d need to ask the police to help us rescue the dog.
