Heat note threaten: dog saved in overheated car!

Heat note threaten: dog saved in overheated car!

They exist every year, the alarming reports of animals that have to live their lives in overheated cars. One of the recent cases is an incident in Peine, in which a dog was left in a parked car during the hot summer days. The official veterinarian present discovered the dog in a parking lot in front of the veterinary office and immediately found symptoms of Hitze-stress. A clear indication that quick help was required here. The decision to break up the car doors was ultimately the only way to save the animal. Fortunately, the dog owner managed to get to the parking lot shortly before the car was opened.

The dog was temporarily taken into care until its condition stabilized. The dog owner now sees a fine procedure and possibly a criminal proceedings for violating the Animal Welfare Act. The district of Peine urges urgently that overheated cars can quickly become death trap for animals and children. A clear appeal is aimed at all drivers: never leave animals and helpless people alone in the car.

acute danger to life and rescue measures

in warm months like this, it can quickly become critical for locked dogs. Experts recommend first try to find the owners: to find on the inside. If nobody is on hand, the police should be called under 110 or the fire brigade under 112. The intercept of car windows to save a dog can be justified, but should only be carried out in acute emergencies. Signs for this can be strong panting, tumbling or lack of participation. In such a case, one should not shy away from consulting witnesses that can confirm the need for rescue. In addition, it is advisable to take evidence photos to capture the urgency of the situation. All of this is in accordance with the recommendations of [Veto Tierschutz] (https://www.veto animal protection.de/magazin/hunde-ratgeber/hund-auto-Temperature Tabelle-bel-einschlung/).

Animal protection law and legal framework conditions

According to the Tierschutzbund, strict guidelines apply in the German Animal Welfare Act, which enable citizens to act against grievances. This law protects the rights of the animals and defines them as fellow creatures that feel pain and suffering. Nevertheless, there are always violations that are also related to the keeping conditions of animals. Unauthorized actions towards animals, such as leaving in hot cars, can be seen as cruelty to animals and should result in consequences.

The situation in Peine is an urgent reminder for the fact that animal welfare in road traffic should always be observed. If you transport animals in your car, remember: better make sure that you are not alone than may be confronted with very unpleasant consequences later. The call remains: Protect the animals and be an animal lover in road traffic!