The RSPCA is warning owners not to even take their dogs on short walks during high temperatures (Image: GETTY)"Most people know that dogs die in hot cars, but the reality is that more than 10 times as many dogs need veterinary treatment for heat-related illness following exercise as for being overheated in cars.

Emily was 'skin and bones' when she was found wandering on her own on a bridle path (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Poor Truffle (Picture: RSPCA)A pair of black and tan German Shepherd puppies were found abandoned in a cardboard box on the last day of the Jubilee weekend.Poor Truffle, as RSPCA staff have since nicknamed him, and his sibling were left in a box by the cricket pitch at Seven Kings Park, Ilford.

Not to mention, there’s little air conditioning to be found in homes across the UK.As RSPCA animal welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines explains, some pets, like dogs, don’t sweat, so once their body temperature begins to rise, it can be difficult for them to cool down.

In states where landlords are free to always refuse pets, “people are turning up with broken hearts”, said the RSPCA South Australia spokesperson, Carolyn Jones.

A passer-by witnessed the attack as he was walking along Sandpiper Close in Walthamstow, east London, at about 11.30am on Sunday, June 5.He saw the teenager on a silver scooter attack the bird, stayed with the injured pigeon and reported it to the RSPCA.Animal Rescue Officers (AROs) arrived at the scene shortly afterwards and could see the terrified bird hiding behind a fence near the tree with a badly broken wing.

Two tiny puppies dumped in cardboard box in park during Jubilee in heartbreaking scenes.Truffle is fighting for his life at a veterinary hospital (Image: RSPCA)"He contacted us and went back to the park to check on them but, sadly, the second puppy had already died.

Comparing bad dog owners to bad parents, RSPCA vicepresident Chris said dogs should be kept on leads following a spate of horror attacks, including one outside his partner's home.

The RSPCA encourages owners to start teeth cleaning when their dog is a puppy and brush their teeth everyday so they are used to it.

Roderick was 'bullied' by another dog in his last home (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.The one-year-old American Bulldog crossbreed is on the RSPCA's 'special' animals list (Image: RSPCA)Roderick is looking for a new owner who has experience of large dogs.

The puppies were found in Heathervale Recreation Ground in New Haw, Addlestone, last Monday (Image: RSPCA)Ms Kitchin added: “Our centres are full to bursting at the moment and, sadly, we’ve seen an increase in the number of animals coming into our care.

A dog has been rescued after being found 'collapsed in a pool of blood' in a West Yorkshire garden (Image: RSPCA)"He had a total of eight open, bloodied wounds which all needed cleaning and stitching under anaesthetic.

Poor Charlie has been waiting for a forever home for almost 500 days (Image: RSPCA) The RSPCA is hoping it will be third time lucky for the five-year-old crossbreed (Image: RSPCA)“He’s come such a long way from the scared and nervous dog he was when he arrived at the centre back in January 2021.

Henry is patiently waiting for a forever home (Image: BATTERSEA/RSPCA)"Henry struggles with anxiety and is looking to find somebody who can spend and dedicate time with him until he is feeling settled.

RSPCA staff hope the three ‘feisty’ pups won’t need to be split up and can be rehomed together (Picture: RSPCA)Tiffany added: ‘They are very feisty and they need owners who can help manage their behaviour.

A RESCUE dog has been sent back to the RSPCA shelter it came from after just two days in his new home.Fidget was sent back to a shelter after just two days in his new home (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Daisy is struggling with life in a kennel at the Hillfield Animal Home (Image: RSPCA).

‘He’s incredibly intelligent and picks up new things very quickly’ (Picture: RSPCA)Sarah said: ‘Cody is such a fabulous little dog, and he’ll thrive in the right home.

Poor Skye has a leg deformity which the charity think might put some people off (Picture: RSPCA)The RSPCA has launched a heartfelt appeal to find a new home for Skye, a three-year-old dog who has spent more than 150 days at one of their centres – yet still hasn’t had one viewing.

The mother, named Storm had five kittens (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.