What to do if you spot a dog in a hot car in Scotland and what the law says about breaking windows With Scotland recording its hottest day of the year so far this week, Scots are being reminded to keep an eye out for their four-legged friends. Temperatures in the last few days have reached highs of 25 degrees, and many have been taking advantage of the easing of lockdown restrictions by venturing out of the house. But Scottish animal welfare charities and police are warning Scots to be wary of leaving their dogs inside cars, and say that, while it may be 22 degrees outside, this can equate to around 44 degrees inside.