To call the RSPCA?

[SummerRoberts]

There's a car parked outside our flat with two dogs locked in it. They've been barking non stop for the past hour and an half.

A window on the car is open and it's currently -1 outside at the moment. They must be freezing.

As well as the constant barking being irritating, we feel so bad for the dogs. I've never had dogs so don't know if this would be something normal to do, or even if dogs would be as cold as we would, sat in a car with the window open for an hour and a half.

WIBU to ring the RSPCA? Or is this not the kind of thing they'd deal with?

Anyone?
They're still there bless them.

Yes it would be unpleasant for a human sitting in the car with no heat for that time never mind a dog.

I think the window should be down a bit to let them have air.
Not sure how long is reasonable to leave them in a car.

I’d ring but also be prepared for them to do not much.

A window on the car is open and it's currently -1 outside at the moment. They must be freezing.

Normally the time to call the RSPCA is because the window is shut. Window open is fine.

Dogs should be able to regulate their own temperature but the fact they have been left so long is concerning, as well as disruptive. Do you know which flat they are visiting?

Yes, I think if you're unsure then ring and they will advise you. It will be surely terribly uncomfortable for them in there. I feel really sorry for them

Dogs live outside in kennels, OP...

YANBU, and you'll feel bad if you don't call, so make the call and let the RSPCA decide.

We can't work out who the owner is visiting and we're quite close to a town centre so it could be that they're not even visiting anyone here and have maybe gone off into town.

I've filled in the online form on the RSPCA website, whatever good that'll do.

I just feel really sorry for the poor things.

I know lots do Haffiana but like I said, I've never had dogs and they don't sound very happy. As well as the noise being annoying.

I would call 101 and let the police deal with it. I think they can break into the car to get the dogs out. RSPCA may not respond quick enough.

If they're Chinese Cresteds they'll be very cold. If they are any other breed they'll have fur and fur keeps you warm....
I've just taken my dog for another walk, dogs don't stay in houses because it's cold outside..

The window should be open - fresh air circulating. Bit sucky they've been there so long though and would find it rather unfair to shove a dog in a car parked up like that. But then, dogs travel in cars for long periods, only difference is the owner is in the front.

Dogs live outside all year round. If it was hot, absolutely call the police.

It's not hot. They'll be fine.

familypet.com/why-not-to-leave-your-dog-in-the-car-in-cold-weather/

Advice when Googled is that dogs should not be left outside in freezing conditions - OP is saying it's currently -1 and it may well go lower. If these dogs were used to outside conditions (e.g. huskies) then maybe I'd see the point for less concern; OP you'll just have to use your judgement.

The fact they are making a "nuisance" noise for 1.5hrs could warrant a call to 101 alone.

I'd phone 101 even if just to log it. That's bloody vile, it's freezing out there.

That link makes no sense. Your dog could freeze to death in a kennel, then.

OP, I race sled dogs and when we camp in this weather they sleep in the car sometimes. Sometimes they sleep in the van and sometimes in a tent or outside the tent. They don't die.

Have they got water etc in the car? That's quite a long time to be cooped up in the car, whether they'll be fine with the window open or not. I'd give them a ring. They might not do much but at least you'll know you've reported it just in case.

So much wrong on this thread........

This was recently shared by the RSPCA!!!!!!

Worry is over! The car has left. Two hours after it arrived. Poor dogs. I hope they're off home to sit in front of a nice big fire.

Thanks for all your advice.

And we all know what a shower of shit the RSPCA is....

The noise is the only concern, unless the dogs are hairless or ill.

I was curtain twitching at the time and missed seeing the owner! I wanted to give them evils.

Just like your car can act as an oven in the summer, it can act as a fridge in the winter locking in the cold temperatures. If you leave your dog in the car on cold days, he can get hypothermia. Just like in the summer, your dog can suffocate in the car no matter what the temperature is. And if you leave water in your car for you dog when he gets thirsty, just think about if the water freezes in the winter. Your dog will be cold, suffocated, and have nothing to drink. In the worst case, if left in the car in the winter or in cold weather, your dog can actually freeze to death.
Just like people, dogs can tolerate cold temperatures differently. Generally, dogs with longer hair can endure colder weather than dogs with short hair. If your dog doesn’t usually lounge around in the snow or outside in the cold, leaving him in the cold car is not any better. The health of your dog can make a difference too. Dogs with diabetes or heart/kidney diseases have a harder time regulating their body temperatures and therefore things could go wrong when left in extreme cold.

Mother...what was shared by the RSPCA? This post?