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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Two dogs die in Renfrewshire after being 'left in car' during hot weather
A Maltese and an Alsatian Lurcher Cross died after enduring scorching heat while left inside a vehicle on Thursday afternoon. Two dogs have died after being left in a hot car in Linwood, Police Scotland has confirmed. A Maltese and an Alsatian Lurcher Cross died after enduring scorching heat while left inside a vehicle on Thursday afternoon. Two people, a 53-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, have since been reported to the procurator fiscal. A spokesperson for Police Scotland sad: '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.' With the hot weather set to continue, police are urging people to follow the Scottish SPCA guidance on dog care in the summer, available on its website.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as two dogs die after being found in roasting hot car in Scots town as temperatures soar
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 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Two dogs die after being found in car 'in distress due to hot weather' as man and woman reported
"With the hot weather set to continue, police are urging people to follow the Scottish SPCA guidance on dog care in the summer." Two dogs have been found dead in a car in Paisley where it is believed they were in distress due to the hot weather. Concerned members of the public contacted Police Scotland at around 1.05pm on Thursday July 10, after the pair of pets were spotted trapped in a vehicle on Kintyre Avenue in Linwood. Officers attended the scene and forced entry into the car to save the dogs, one a Maltese and the other an Alsatian Lurcher Cross. Both the animals were taken to a local vet but were tragically pronounced dead on arrival. A 53-year-old man and 48-year-old woman have since been reported to the Procurator Fiscal. At the time the dogs were found, the Met Office reports the temperature in Linwood was around 21C. Police are also now urging people to be extra cautious as the hot weather continues across Scotland, with temperatures set to hit 30C in some areas this weekend. A Police Scotland statement 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 Kintyre Avenue, 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Dogs died after being 'left in car' in Paisley in hot weather
Police said two people, a 53-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal following the death of their two dogs in a motor in Linwood, near Paisley. On Thursday, July 10, at around 1.05pm, cops were called by a concerned member of the public who spotted the pooches in the vehicle, which were a Maltese and an Alsatian Lurcher Cross. The member of the public believed they were in 'distress due to the hot weather'. Officers then gained access to the vehicle and took the animals to a local vet; however, both were found to be dead on arrival. READ MORE: Multiple police vans swarm Glasgow street amid 'incident involving e-bike' Following the incident, cops have urged dog owners to follow the SSPCA guidance on dog care in the summer. Two people have been reported to the PF after the death of two dogs in a car in Linwood, Paisley. Yesterday, the dogs were spotted distressed in a car due to the hot weather and later died. Please follow the SSPCA guidance on dog care in the summer: — Police Scotland (@PoliceScotland) July 11, 2025 A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Two people have been reported to the PF after the death of two dogs in a car in Linwood, Paisley. Yesterday, the dogs were spotted distressed in a car due to the hot weather and later died."
