A dog was rescued from a hot car in Cheadle by two police officers during the recent heatwave. 

Neighbourhood officers PC James Zammit and PC Harry Maule were called to a car in the Cheadle John Lewis car park after a call from store staff. 

On arrival, the officers learned that the dog had been inside the car for around 30 minutes with no water, and that all the windows were shut.

The temperature outside was around 29 degrees celsius, and so the officers decided to take decisive action. 

PC Zammit said: "The animal was clearly distressed and panting heavily, so we decided it was best to smash the car window and rescue the dog – it was then seized under the Animal Welfare Act and the owner spoken to.

"The dog was taken to a vet, who deemed it was in good health and said it would have no lasting issues. The dog is otherwise in good health and was looked after by trained staff."

After an investigation, no further action was taken and the dog was returned to its owner. 

Stockport District Chief Inspector Clare Ryle said: "Preservation of life is a core principle of policing and that extends to animals and I would like to commend James and Harry for their quick thinking and decisive action that may have saved this dog's life.

"Neighbourhood officers on the Stockport West team cover the Cheadle, Bramhall, the Heatons and Reddish areas with a focus on dealing with burglary, dangerous driving and drugs matters, which is what the public have told us they are most concerned about.

"On a daily basis they are out and about in their area and deal proactively with whatever they come across, and this incident is a prime example.

"The team is always keen to hear from their communities - any concerns or information can be reported to or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the reporting options on the GMP website.

"People can also keep in touch with their neighbourhood teams via Bee in the Loop."

The RSPCA runs its Dogs Die in Hot Cars campaign during the hot weather.

A spokesperson said: "The RSPCA strongly advises pet owners to never leave any animal in any vehicle or caravan, or in a conservatory or outbuilding, where temperatures can quickly rise, even when it doesn't feel that warm outside.

"For example, when it's 22C outside, within an hour the temperature can reach 47C inside a vehicle, which can result in death. In an emergency, it is best to dial 999 and report a dog in a hot car to the police."

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