Dog owners '“ remember the five-second rule
Waterlooville inspector Dave Humphries yesterday urged pet lovers to bear in mind the ‘five-second rule’ before they take their furry friends for a walk.
Speaking on Twitter, he said: ‘Place back of hand on Tarmac or pavement, if you can’t hold it there for five seconds it’s too hot for your dog to walk on.’
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Hide AdThe advice followed reports of a dog left in a hot car in the car park of Lidl, in Portchester.
Facebook users took to social media after a pooch was allegedly left unattended in a static vehicle at the store in Castle Trading Estate, in Southampton Road.