Local Assembly Member Paul Davies is supporting a Thunderclap campaign to raise awareness of the risks of leaving dogs unattended in a car or other vehicle. The campaign, led by several animal welfare charities, is reminding people that a car can become as hot as an oven very quickly, even when it doesn’t feel that warm. When the weather is 22 degrees outside, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour.

Mr Davies said, “This is such an important campaign and I’m pleased to do all that I can to help raise awareness of the dangers of leaving dogs in vehicles when the temperature is hot. It’s important that everyone recognises the signs of overheating in dogs, which include panting, disorientation, excessive thirst, dark gums, vomiting, diarrhoea and losing consciousness. If you see a dog in distress or suffering from any of these symptoms in a hot car, then please dial 999.”

He added, “I’m calling on the people of Pembrokeshire to help support this worthwhile campaign by signing up to the Thunderclap campaign at https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/56681-dogs-die-in-hot-cars. Please show your support and help raise awareness of this important issue.”