Would all pet owners please be considerate with their pets in the very hot weather.

I have recently seen a number of dogs being walked on hot pavements or taken onto the beach over hot pebbles dragging their bodies in discomfort.

Please stop being selfish and leave your dog at home, out of the blazing sun, with plenty of water and fresh air.

Other animals, such as rabbits, should not be locked in cages. Provide them with an open run with the roof covered and secure.

We humans seek the coolest place and our pets rely on us to provide the same level of comfort.

-Sylvia Peters, Lancing