As the UK face record-breaking temperatures a leading GAP insurance provider is warning of the dangers of leaving dogs in parked vehicles, with over 2,000 police reports filed since 2014. New data uncovered through Freedom of Information requests by ALA Insurance reveals that 2,031 incidents of dogs left in hot cars have been reported to UK police forces … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 August
Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey, says Skoda. However, just 51% said they always correctly secured their dog while driving, with 14% only doing it some of the time and 9% admitting that they have never secured their dog safely in the car. An estimated 12.5m leisure … [Read more...]
Don’t let your dog lead you to a fine
Millions of drivers risk breaking the law when it comes to travelling with their dog - and it might lead them to fines of up to £5,000. Research conducted by the UK's largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that 42 per cent of dog owners surveyed put their dog in an unsafe place in the car while driving. With around 36 … [Read more...]