Tragedy as two dogs die after being found in roasting hot car in Scots town as temperatures soar

Scottish Sun

11-07-2025

The Scottish SPCA has issued advice to ensure dogs are safe and healthy
PET HORROR Tragedy as two dogs die after being found in roasting hot car in Scots town as temperatures soar
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TWO dogs have died after being found in a roasting car as temperatures soar.
Police were summoned to Linwood, Paisley yesterday after a call from a "concerned" member of the public.
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A Maltese and an Alsatian Lurcher Cross were rushed to a nearby vet but sadly passed away.
A man, 53, and woman, 48, are the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal.
It's understood that the dogs were in distress before their sad death.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Two people, a 53-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, are the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal after the death of their two dogs in a car in Linwood, Paisley on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
"Around 1.05pm, police were called by concerned members of the public who spotted the dogs, a Maltese and an Alsatian Lurcher Cross, in the vehicle and believed they were in distress due to the hot weather.
"Officers gained access to the vehicle and took the two dogs to a local vet, however, both were found to be dead on arrival."
The Scottish SPCA issued the following advice to keep dogs safe and healthy in hot weather.
Walk them before 8am and/or after 8pm
Avoid middle of the day as that will be when temperatures are at their hottest
Make sure you offer them plenty of fresh water
Choose to walk in the shade where you can
Leave the ball at home, keep the pace slow and avoid over-exercising your dog
Scots are set to bask in scorching sunshine this weekend as temperatures soar above 30C.
The mercury is predicted to rise to record-breaking levels as 150,000 revellers descend on Glasgow Green for the three-day TRNSMT festival.
On the east coast of the country, temperatures are expected to reach 25C on Thursday and 28C on Friday.
They should peak at up to 31C on Saturday before coming down to 28C or 29C on Sunday.
There is also the possibility that Scotland could record its hottest day of the year, currently held by the 29.1C seen at Grangemouth Refinery in Falkirk on June 20.
From tomorrow, the three-day TRNSMT extravaganza begins, featuring big names like 50 Cent, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro.