Sheriff Smashes Car Window to Rescue Overheated Dogs [View all]
When temperatures skyrocket, hot cars become death traps for helpless dogs. Responsible pet owners know that leaving dogs in overheated cars is a form of animal cruelty. But unfortunately, it keeps happening.
On Monday, a sheriff in Indio, Calif., discovered two dogs locked inside a Smart Car parked outside of a county court building. At the time, the outside temperature had climbed to nearly 100 degrees.
Thankfully, the sheriff acted quickly and smashed the car’s windows to rescue and retrieve the dogs. Both dogs, which are terriers, were rushed to a veterinary hospital for treatment. The temperature inside the car measured 134 degrees at the time of the rescue.
According to Riverside County Animal Services, the dogs drank immediately when they were offered water, and their body temperatures were able to regulate.
http://www.pet360.com/dog/lifestyle/sheriff-smashes-car-window-to-rescue-overheated-dogs
OP NOTE: I would do the same thing, so should you!! Please watch for this kind of abuse! People are forgetful and the animals suffer!
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