Advice - FAQs   Pets - Dogs Can I transport a dog in a car boot? Is there any legislation governing this?   My dog is trapped in a badger sett, what should I do?   My neighbour's dog is always barking. What can I do?   What are the dangers for a dog left in a car on a warm day?   In warm sunny weather cars become ovens, with temperatures soaring to 120°F/49°C or even higher. Because of this, the RSPCA advises that animals are never left inside cars. If an animal left in a car is panting for breath it may be starting to suffer from heatstroke, which can kill an animal very quickly. Leaving windows open or putting a bowl of water in the car does not help. Owners who put an animal at risk by leaving it inside a locked car could face prosecution. Please help us get this message across this summer. It will save more dogs from suffering and avoid the need for us to prosecute owners. Dogs can die from heatstroke in a minimum of 20 minutes. If you see a dog left inside a parked car on a warm day, please contact the Police on 999 for assistance. In the event of the police being unable to attend, please contact our 24-hour Cruelty and Advice telephone line 0300 1234 999.   What can be done to prevent a dog from barking continuously?   What does the law say about dog collars?   What does the law say about guard dogs?   What is the Dangerous Dogs Act?   What is the RSPCA's position on 'handbag dogs'?   What to do before buying a pedigree dog   When is the best time to walk my dog?   Back to top © RSPCA 2009. All rights reserved.