It is very important to keep your dog cool and to never leave him in the car in warm weather. Leaving a window ajar and parking in the shade actually does very little to lower the temperature inside the car. Just a few minutes in a hot car can prove fatal for a dog. Dogs are unable to regulate their body temperature like humans can and older and flat faced dogs can especially struggle in the heat, so please take extra special care of your dog in the warm weather and read our top tips below.

Our ‘Home from Home’ foster programme seeks temporary homes for our most vulnerable dogs. Aideen, a Dogs Trust foster carer has shared her journey with Matteo since signing up to the programme. It takes an incredibly special and selfless person to foster; someone who puts the dog’s needs ahead of their own and is truly committed and compassionate about caring for a dog in need.