A pet cat named Rosy died after being left in a locked car in the UAE on Tuesday, July 2, an animal welfare group reported. The cat had been inside the car for over two hours before being rescued by a volunteer from Animal Action UAE who heard her screaming.
Witnesses in the parking lot informed the volunteer that the cat had been in the car for approximately one and a half hours. Rosy was rushed to the vet and initially seemed better after cooling down, but the damage was already severe. She suffered from neurological symptoms, seizures, and damage to her kidneys and other internal organs.
The cat’s owner had left some water inside the car and kept a window slightly open, not realizing the danger. The owner was distressed upon discovering Rosy’s death at the vet, initially believing the cat had been stolen when rescued by the volunteer.
Animal Action UAE emphasized that Rosy’s death was not due to intentional malice but a lack of understanding about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars. The group urged all pet owners never to leave their pets or children in a car without running air conditioning.
The incident shocked the community, with many calling for legal action against the pet owner. Comments on the group’s Facebook post expressed outrage and disbelief that there are no consequences for such behavior.
Experts have previously warned that a car’s temperature can rise over 20°C in just 10 minutes, and opening the windows does little to slow the heating process. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the fatal consequences of leaving pets in hot cars.
