If someone broke into the van and 'stole' the kitten, the thief probably knew it takes only minutes for an animal to die from the heat in the car. Go thief!

I was at the shop this morning when a boy brought in a dog that had nearly been run over. He used the shop's phone the ring the number on the dog's tag, and the owner said that she knew the dog was out, but didn't realise it was on the road.