A dog owner has been shamed for leaving their dog in a sweltering car in August while they enjoyed the Southport Flower Show.
It is believed that an announcement was made over the tannoy at the popular four-day event asking for the owner of a white Citroen Berlingo to go to their car and see to their dog. The dog is said to have been in "severe distress" and needed to be taken out of the car immediately.
One person who was at the Flower Show shared the news in a local Facebook group. They said: "Couldn't believe today, we were at the Flower Show when an announcement came over the tannoy.