Danger to life for dogs in parked cars in the heat!
Because of ignorance or thoughtlessness, the dangers of leaving a dog in a parked vehicle on a warm sunny day are often underestimated. Just a few minutes in the sun are enough to heat a car to up to 70 degrees Celsius .
Dogs have almost no sweat glands, which is why they regulate their heat balance by panting.
The dog must compensate for the resulting water evaporation by drinking, otherwise it can lead to hyperthermia and ultimately the death of the animal.
It is important to act quickly if you notice a dog in a parked vehicle on a warm day. First of all, you should immediately call the police on the emergency number 110.
The police will then arrive on site and take the necessary measures. She will first identify the vehicle owner and try to contact him.
If the vehicle owner cannot be reached or can no longer be reached in time to avert the danger to the dog, the police can force the vehicle to be opened to free the dog.
The personnel and travel costs resulting from the police operation must be borne by the vehicle or dog owner, according to a decision by the Higher Administrative Court of Rhineland-Palatinate. There is also a risk of charges for violating the Animal Welfare Act. If the animal's health is so critical that it is no longer possible to wait for the police to arrive, in exceptional cases the vehicle can also be opened by force (for example by breaking the side window).
However, opening the vehicle by force usually constitutes actual damage to property, which could be justified in the context of a justifiable emergency if the dog is in danger of dying. However, it is up to the public prosecutor or the court to decide whether there was a justifiable emergency at the time the vehicle was forcibly opened.
Source: Police College/State Police College
Related: Heatwave: Car as a death trap for living beings
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