Swindon Police have warned dog owners not to leave their pets in cars during hot weather.
The move came after officers in Swindon seized a large dog from a car in the town.
They had received a report just before 8.30am yesterday - 9 July - from a member of the public concerned that a dog was in distress in a vehicle in Stirling Road, South Marston.
PC Paul Croft, Dog Legislation Officer, said: "Leaving a dog in a car on a day like today could be fatal. We have seized the dog and have taken it to kennels where it will be cared for.
"The owner of the dog has been spoken to and will be invited in for an interview under Section 4 of the animal welfare act 2006, which is causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
"Over the next few days we will be having very hot weather. Please do not leave your dog inside a hot car. The temperature in the vehicle will be a lot hotter than it feels outside and can cause serious injury to the animal.
"If you do see a dog left in a hot car and it is in distress please do call 999. Don't try to force entry to the vehicle yourself as you may be committing an offence."
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