Forgot dog in the car in the car: Maltese saves the police in the Nuremberg region

Forgot dog in the car in the car: Maltese saves the police in the Nuremberg region

An incident that again consciously awareness of the heat for pets, occurred on June 24, 2025 in the parking lot of a shopping market in the Feuchter Gugelhammerstrasse in the district of Nuremberg. Passers -by became aware of a dog that was left alone who was desperately locked up in a parked car. The situation alerted the witnesses so much that they immediately informed a police patrol that was quickly on hand. The dog, a Maltese, was restless, panting and barking in his basket in the back seat, while the vehicle was in the blazing sun and the windows were only open a gap, how open Infranken reported.

The police could initially not find the vehicle owner in the shopping market. So the officers turned directly to the owner via their operations center. Shortly afterwards the driver appeared and was able to open the car so that the dog was freed from its predicament.

heat warning for dogs

Another aspect that illuminates this incident is the acute danger situation that is in hot cars for dogs. Unlike humans, dogs cannot sweat; They mainly regulate their body temperature by panting. However, this method leads to a quick loss of liquid, which must be compensated for immediately. As the Schwäbische can lead to an inadequate fluid in the worst case-a fatal situation for the Four -legged friend.

In addition, slightly open windows are not an effective measure in summer temperatures to reduce the heat inside the car. This is particularly problematic because unexpected delays can have fatal consequences for the animals. Therefore, the police urgently advise against leaving dogs back in the car for short completions.

legal aspects and tips

In the event of such an incident, the police can intervene and open the vehicle, the owner bears the costs for this. But not only that - a violation of the Animal Welfare Act can also result in a criminal proceedings. According to [Veto Tierschutz] (https://www.veto- animal protection.de/magazin/hunde-ratgeber/hund-auto-Temperature Tabelle-fel-einbül/), it is important to become active in hot weather when a dog is locked in a car. First of all, the owners should be found. If this is not possible, it is advisable to call the police (below number 110) or the fire brigade (112).

If there is an acute danger to the dog, the car plate may be taken under certain circumstances, but this is associated with legal consequences. Information on a critical situation is strong panting, tumbling or the animal without participation. In such a case, it is advisable to consult witnesses and, if necessary, to secure evidence in the form of photos or videos.

To protect your own pets, there are some practical tips: These include using an insulating cover for the windshield, parking in the shade and the thorough ventilation of the vehicle before the journey. These simple measures can help to minimize the risk of the beloved four -legged friends and ensure that they survive the summer heat unscathed.