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Charities have also warned about caring for cats in the heat

A rail worker heard the distressed cries of their mother

The cost-of-living crisis is forcing exotic pet owners to abandon their animals as they struggle to afford expensive equipment needed to keep them.

Those filming the incident from their car across the street in Melbourne, Australia, can be heard laughing hysterically as the woman drags the helpless animal along the footpath before eventually crossing the road

Horrified witness spotted the man yanking the tiny dog by the lead in a residential road

Dog owners have been sharing how they cool down their pets during a heatwave - but some of their suggestions have been met with speculation from vet professionals

The RSPCA has advised dog owners in London - where temperatures could reach up to 34C on Friday - to avoid walking dogs in the heat, saying: "If in doubt, don't go out"

Lurcher Emily weighed just 10.8kg when she was taken into the RSPCA's Danaher Animal Home's care - but thankfully she was quickly snapped up by a lovely new family

The mercury is set to reach a sizzling 28C on Friday

Hot weather poses dangers including pets falling out of windows Kitten Dory

The RSPCA is urging dog owners to be aware of the dangers of walking their pets in scorching temperatures.