Dog locked in hot car for three hours
Plano, TX (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Jul 4, 2008
County: Collin

Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: woman

According to reports, on July 4, a woman left her Scottish Terrier in her vehicle in direct sunlight for nearly three hours while inside the Denny's located on U.S. 75.

When police arrived, the dog's body registered at 115 degrees.

The report stated there was no water in the car.

The individual is currently being held in the Collin County Detention Center facing a felony charge.

"Under city ordinance, you are not to ever leave an animal unattended in a vehicle at any time," Jamey Cantrell, Plano's Animal Services manager, said. "You will be cited and the fines are set by a judge. You will face a class c misdemeanor. If the animal dies the police become involved and you can be charged under a state law felony."

Cantrell stressed leaving your animal unattended anytime of the year is dangerous.

"Even at 80 degrees they are at risk of heat stroke," Cantrell said. "They don't sweat like humans do. Heat stroke is a horrible way for an animal to die."

References

• Courier-Gazette - Aug 16, 2008

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