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Officer spots dogs locked in car in 43°C heat and takes drastic action (video)

By Zoë Monk Content Writer

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After an officer had to break a window to free two little dogs locked in a car in the sweltering heat, owners are urged not to leave their pets in hot cars.

It's led to yet another reminder to pet owners to never leave pets (or people) in vehicles in hot weather as the internal temperature can become lethal in minutes.

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This particular incident occurred in Las Vegas, where already scorching temperatures are expected to increase even more.

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In a recent social media post, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) highlighted the swift and compassionate actions of one of its officers, Jennifer Williams from the Northeast Area Command, who came to the rescue of two desperate pups.

Responding to an animal distress call, Officer Williams discovered two dogs tethered inside a sweltering minivan. The outside temperature was nearly 38 °C, while the interior had reached a perilous 43 °C.

Body cam footage shows Officer Williams inspecting the vehicle, whose windows were closed. She attempts to locate the owner with the help of a passerby, explaining that she would break the windows if necessary.

Despite noticing a slight crack in one window, her attempts to force it down were unsuccessful, prompting her to break the window to rescue the panting dogs.

The dogs were immediately treated and taken to a shelter. The owner had left toilet pads inside, indicating an intention to leave them for an extended period. This incident is now under investigation. In Las Vegas, leaving pets in vehicles, even briefly, is a crime, and owners can face prosecution.

While it is not illegal to leave a dog in a hot car in the UK, owners are legally responsible for their pet's health and welfare. If a dog becomes ill or dies from being left in a hot car, the owner could be charged with animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, potentially resulting in a prison sentence and/or a fine.

We’ll never say it enough: Pets die in hot cars! Never leave your pet in a car on a hot day. If it's hot and you have things to do, leave your pet at home! If you see an animal in distress in a hot car, call 999 immediately. Unlike animal rescue services, police have powers to break into the vehicle if they believe the animal is at risk.
 

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