Leaving dogs unattended in van

Update - Mrs Warden has now come to tell us that she has contacted the owners and that they are on their way back - but from where, is anyone's guess! However, well done Wardens (who are also dog owners) - at least they have acted (swiftly) with some compassion.

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Personally I couldn't agree with you more and we never left our dogs unattended.

Owners will obviously be best placed to judge whether their dogs will settle if left alone (and many will) but in this case, especially with current temperatures it's clearly not the case with this poor animal. 

We did have a similar experience once at Chatsworth where a couple went out cycling early in the morning leaving two terriers types in the van whining all day and clearly in distress. I went with a neighbour to let the wardens know and they dealst with the situation very quickly - that evening there was what I understand is called a "full and frank exchange of views" whereupon the owners promptly took down their awning and left the site very early the following morning.

It may be the owners are not aware of the dog's distress of course - might be an idea to have a friendly word with them on their return to explain what has been going on (not easy I accept.) 

I wouldn't say morning until evening was a 'short time' though.

Neither would I Jill - but at least the Wardens did the right thing under the circumstances, indicating they interpreted the “guidance “ sensibly. And M - yes, it was very hot this afternoon. Owners came back about 20 minutes ago - at which point the barking and whining stopped. Just feel so sorry for their dog whom I understand is quite old. Would never have done this to Meg and feel so sorry for their dog. Just can’t understand anyone doing this.

The poor dog!  Irrespective of rules, it’s a stupid and irresponsible thing to do to leave a dog for that length of time both from the point of view of the dog's wellbeing and the nuisance caused to others.

I do wish there was an intelligence test that had to be passed before one could become a dog owner😤😤😤

Well done, R&R for bringing it to the warden's attention.👏🏻

The CAMC leaflet “Touring with Dogs” needs a change in emphasis. I’m not interested in dog welfare and don’t want my day ruined by a barking dog - ban the practice of leaving dogs alone. I don’t expect to need a ‘friendly word’ with selfish owners on their return. You wouldn’t expect somebody to go out for the day and leave a generator running or loud radio playing!

"I don’t expect to need a ‘friendly word’ with selfish owners on their return."

Understandable, but one has to deal with the situation which exists at the time - little good pining for one's ideal world. The misguided (IMHO) owners may be completely unaware of the situation so best to let them know, friendly or in whichever way one thinks best. And that's not in any way condoning what they have done, especially if, as Richard points out, it's been a hot day.  

BTW, we did once have neighbours who went out for the day and left their radio on, very embarrassed on their return to the van! 

Well done Rich👍🏻. I’d contact the RSPCA & the Police as I’ve done it before. I don’t give a fig about the owners they can go to the WC, drink, eat, cool down. It’s sickening & giving BS about ‘we did everything we could’. Try to Kennel the distraught Dog next time instead of being selfish. There is no excuse-ever.

I do wish there was an intelligence test that had to be passed before one could become a dog owner😤😤😤

I think the dog would win every time.😂