If you saw a distressed dog trapped in a car in the heat...... - General Discussion

blueblade · 22-07-2006, 10:28

......would you smash the window to save it's life ?

I ask this because on Wednesday a mate of mine encountered just such a situation and phoned the police. They told him not to smash the window as he could be charged with malicious damage, as he was not in a qualified position to determine the extent of the dog's suffering. They said would be there soon. He stayed at the scene, and about an hour later, no police, but two guys from the RSPCA turned up and smashed the window !!! . The dog was OK as it turned out, but by that time could have been dead. The RSPCA will be prosecuting the owner.

I'm afraid if it was me I would have smashed the window to save the dog. If I'd be done for mallicious damage than so be it. It would have been worth it to save the dog's life.

DivaDiva · 22-07-2006, 10:31

I would have smashed the window aswell, a dog or any other animal can cook alive in less than five minutes in car. I can't get over how stupid some people are.

Chrisso · 22-07-2006, 10:50

I would phone the RSPCA. I believe that usually they turn up as quickly as possible in those situations.

Afterall - if they smash the window, you aren't going to be done for criminal damage or (hopefully) not get the cr*p beaten out of you by the car's owner.

But more importantly - I'd want to see that person prosecuted.

Caxton · 22-07-2006, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Chrisso

I would phone the RSPCA. I believe that usually they turn up as quickly as possible in those situations.

Afterall - if they smash the window, you aren't going to be done for criminal damage or (hopefully) not get the cr*p beaten out of you by the car's owner.

But more importantly - I'd want to see that person prosecuted.

I would just get a couple of independent witnesses to back me up that the dog was in danger and smash the window without hesitation.

Anyone who leaves a dog in a car in the heat of summer should be prosecuted, their stupidity is beyond belief, but before they are prosecuted they too should be locked in a car and left on a car park in the heat to understand exactly what it is like

TWS · 22-07-2006, 11:02

I would phone the RSPCA or police but stay by the car, if it looked too bad would smash the window and try to help the dog.

hob-goblin · 22-07-2006, 11:04

I would have smashed the window and stabbed all four tyres.

krytas · 22-07-2006, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Caxton

I would just get a couple of independent witnesses to back me up that the dog was in danger and smash the window without hesitation.

Anyone who leaves a dog in a car in the heat of summer should be prosecuted, their stupidity is beyond belief, but before they are prosecuted they too should be locked in a car and left on a car park in the heat to understand exactly what it is like

Ditto!! I would also do the same if I saw a baby left in a car!! Happens all too often.

Taboo · 22-07-2006, 11:21

I would have smashed a window and worry about the consiquences later.

80's chick · 22-07-2006, 11:22

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Originally Posted by hob-goblin

I would have smashed the window and stabbed all four tyres.

PMSL

Do people do this kind of thing honestly (leave dogs in cars on hot days), the mentality of some people

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Mr. McMahon · 22-07-2006, 11:29

I would call the RSPCA immediately, but I'd also stay by the car to ensure the dog was okay until they arrived. If there was any change (deterioration) and no sign of the owner, then I'd smash the window to pieces! It infuriates me that people are still so mindless that they do this in today's world!

3500 · 22-07-2006, 11:31

I wouldn't do anything.......... it's only a dog! If it were a baby or a disabled person trapped inside then I'd help

Myangel · 22-07-2006, 11:32

people who would even consider leaving a pet like that should never be allowed to keep animals

i would contact the rspca and also the police

Mr. McMahon · 22-07-2006, 11:33

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Originally Posted by 3500

I wouldn't do anything.......... it's only a dog! If it were a baby or a disabled person trapped inside then I'd help

Why - are you suggesting the dog's life is less important than that of a human?

Charnham · 22-07-2006, 11:34

the police & RSPCA, seem to be the best move, its not worth getting into trouble for someone elses dog, and if it dies, it wasnt you who locked it in the car, with the windows closed.

reminded of a CSI episode, about a baby who died due to being locked in a car on a hot day, ok it turned out the baby was dead before then, and they pretended it died in the heat, but other babies do die that way.

Charnham · 22-07-2006, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Mr. McMahon

Why - are you suggesting the dog's life is less important than that of a human?

are you suggesting, that if a dog & a human were trapped somewhere, and it was easier to get to the dog, than the human, you would give the human up for dead, and rescue the dog?

3500 · 22-07-2006, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Mr. McMahon

Why - are you suggesting the dog's life is less important than that of a human?

a dogs life is way less important than a humans

Mr. McMahon · 22-07-2006, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Charnham

the police & RSPCA, seem to be the best move, its not worth getting into trouble for someone elses dog, and if it dies, it wasnt you who locked it in the car, with the windows closed.

I see what you're saying, but (to me) I couldn't sit back and let an animal suffer due to the actions of some inconsiderate and uncaring fool if I could do something to help.

Charnham · 22-07-2006, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Mr. McMahon

I see what you're saying, but (to me) I couldn't sit back and let an animal suffer due to the actions of some inconsiderate and uncaring fool if I could do something to help.

well as long as you understand that the police could bring charges against you, then I probaly wouldnt stop you doing it.

Mr. McMahon · 22-07-2006, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Charnham

are you suggesting, that if a dog & a human were trapped somewhere, and it was easier to get to the dog, than the human, you would give the human up for dead, and rescue the dog?

No and that has nothing to do with my reply. If you look at the post I commented on, how many times do you see a disabled person trapped in a car? I don't know how often you see a baby trapped in a car either (hopefully none), but I've never seen that.

Mr. McMahon · 22-07-2006, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Charnham

well as long as you understand that the police could bring charges against you, then I probaly wouldnt stop you doing it.

I'm fully aware of that, but I still couldn't sit back and let a dog suffer when I could actually do something to help it. However, I'd hope the RSPCA would've turned up before I needed to take any action.

Charnham · 22-07-2006, 11:48

if its disabled person who you break the window for, they will probaly thank you and no charges will be presed

Hogs Head · 22-07-2006, 11:48

Pathetic! Lets leave YOU in a boiling hot car, see if you like it! Why should a dog's life be any different from a human's?

I'd probably wait 5 minutes to see if the owner returns to the car, and if not, THEN i'd smash it.

neo6776 · 22-07-2006, 11:49

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Originally Posted by 3500

I wouldn't do anything.......... it's only a dog! If it were a baby or a disabled person trapped inside then I'd help

I would consider that as animal abuse and you can get fined and jailed for that.

To say that an animals life isnt important and you would just leave it for dead makes you one sick person.

kibblerok · 22-07-2006, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Charnham

are you suggesting, that if a dog & a human were trapped somewhere, and it was easier to get to the dog, than the human, you would give the human up for dead, and rescue the dog?

But thats not what this post is about

neo6776 · 22-07-2006, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Charnham

are you suggesting, that if a dog & a human were trapped somewhere, and it was easier to get to the dog, than the human, you would give the human up for dead, and rescue the dog?

That reply makes no sense im afraid.

Both lives are as precious as the next, so if that was the case then depending on the situation then maybe i would have to.

22-07-2006, 10:28	#1
blueblade Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Gender: Male Location: Chelmsford, Essex Services: Sky HD, VM broadband Posts: 37,380	If you saw a distressed dog trapped in a car in the heat...... ......would you smash the window to save it's life ? I ask this because on Wednesday a mate of mine encountered just such a situation and phoned the police. They told him not to smash the window as he could be charged with malicious damage, as he was not in a qualified position to determine the extent of the dog's suffering. They said would be there soon. He stayed at the scene, and about an hour later, no police, but two guys from the RSPCA turned up and smashed the window !!! . The dog was OK as it turned out, but by that time could have been dead. The RSPCA will be prosecuting the owner. I'm afraid if it was me I would have smashed the window to save the dog. If I'd be done for mallicious damage than so be it. It would have been worth it to save the dog's life.

22-07-2006, 10:31	#2
DivaDiva Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,025	I would have smashed the window aswell, a dog or any other animal can cook alive in less than five minutes in car. I can't get over how stupid some people are.

22-07-2006, 10:50	#3
Chrisso Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Leeds Services: Sky Digital Posts: 465	I would phone the RSPCA. I believe that usually they turn up as quickly as possible in those situations. Afterall - if they smash the window, you aren't going to be done for criminal damage or (hopefully) not get the cr*p beaten out of you by the car's owner. But more importantly - I'd want to see that person prosecuted.

22-07-2006, 11:02	#5
TWS Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 2,303	I would phone the RSPCA or police but stay by the car, if it looked too bad would smash the window and try to help the dog.

22-07-2006, 11:04	#6
hob-goblin Banned User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,818	I would have smashed the window and stabbed all four tyres.

22-07-2006, 11:21	#8
Taboo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michael Jackson's gold pants Posts: 7,284	I would have smashed a window and worry about the consiquences later.

22-07-2006, 11:29	#10
Mr. McMahon Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15,040	I would call the RSPCA immediately, but I'd also stay by the car to ensure the dog was okay until they arrived. If there was any change (deterioration) and no sign of the owner, then I'd smash the window to pieces! It infuriates me that people are still so mindless that they do this in today's world!

22-07-2006, 11:31	#11
3500 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wales Services: nt hell Posts: 229	I wouldn't do anything.......... it's only a dog! If it were a baby or a disabled person trapped inside then I'd help

22-07-2006, 11:32	#12
Myangel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,620	people who would even consider leaving a pet like that should never be allowed to keep animals i would contact the rspca and also the police

22-07-2006, 11:34	#14
Charnham Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: nr Peterborough, England Services: regenerating into wamdue Posts: 17,811	the police & RSPCA, seem to be the best move, its not worth getting into trouble for someone elses dog, and if it dies, it wasnt you who locked it in the car, with the windows closed. reminded of a CSI episode, about a baby who died due to being locked in a car on a hot day, ok it turned out the baby was dead before then, and they pretended it died in the heat, but other babies do die that way.

22-07-2006, 11:48	#21
Charnham Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: nr Peterborough, England Services: regenerating into wamdue Posts: 17,811	if its disabled person who you break the window for, they will probaly thank you and no charges will be presed

22-07-2006, 11:48	#22
Hogs Head Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 12,920 Blog Entries: 1	Pathetic! Lets leave YOU in a boiling hot car, see if you like it! Why should a dog's life be any different from a human's? I'd probably wait 5 minutes to see if the owner returns to the car, and if not, THEN i'd smash it.