Professional dog walker jailed after spaniels locked in boot in 29C died 'in minutes'

RSPCA expert gives tips on keeping pets cool in the heat

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She claimed to have then driven the dogs back in her car to her home and let them out in her garden.

Upon returning to her vehicle, she said she found the pair unresponsive.

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The owner is then said to have screamed down the phone to take the beloved pooches to the vet.

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But the court heard minutes after they had arrived at the vets Carpenter was told the dogs were “gone”.

Carpenter had told the vet: “I only left them for a minute, I love them like they are my own."

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He said: "This was an incredibly hot day and any professional should have known that having these dogs anywhere near a car, even with the windows open, was a bad idea.

"People expect their dogs to be cared for, that clearly didn't happen here... This was a gross breach of trust."

Advice on making pets comfortable during extremely warm weather is available from the RSPCA.

The organisation states: “Never leave animals in cars, conservatories, outbuildings or caravans on a warm day, even if it's just for a short while.

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“When it's 22C outside, temperatures can quickly rise to 47C (117F) in these environments which can be deadly.

“You can also keep your pets safe by using pet-safe sun cream on exposed parts of your pet's skin, and of course, by providing plenty of access to shade and constant access to fresh water.

“It's also worth checking pets regularly for flystrike.

“You can also help your pets cool down by putting ice cubes in their water bowl or by providing damp towels for them to lie on.”

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