Police Officers Rescue Dog Trapped In Hot Car

A dog trapped in a hot car during a heat wave got a second chance at life after officers of the Nottinghamshire Police rescued him. The officers stepped in after being notified about a small black Shih Tzu "barking and panting inside a locked car."

When the officers arrived at the scene, they discovered that the car's window was cracked open, but it didn't stop the dog from overheating. They had to smash the window to free the dog, who had collapsed.

In a post shared on Facebook, the Nottinghamshire Police advised people not to leave their dog inside a car, even for a short while. They explained that the city's temperature was almost 90° Fahrenheit throughout the week, and leaving a pet in a car under such conditions threatened their life.

In a press release, PC Jamie Martin said the dog wouldn't have survived if officers hadn't been alerted to the incident. He noted that although it wasn't illegal for dog parents to leave their dogs in a hot car, they are legally responsible for their dog's welfare and would be held accountable.

"If a dog became ill or sadly died due to being left in a hot car, owners could be charged with the offense of animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006," he said. Thankfully, the dog, in this case, was rescued in time and is doing well now.