Police dogs, vet’s dog die in cars in England
Colleagues laid floral tributes in honor of the two police dogs who died last week after being left in a car by their handler on one of the hottest days of the year.
Animal welfare experts said that, while it’s not known how long the two German Shepherds were left in the car, parked outside Nottinghamshire Police headquarter, they could have died in as little as 20 minutes.
Their handler, who has not been named, has been interviewed by an RSPCA inspector and could be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act, according to the Daily Mail.
The dogs were found dead in the handler’s private car last Tuesday – the hottest day in three years.
The Sunday Times said at least 10 dogs died last week after being left in vehicles, including one that belonged to a veterinarian.
Posted by jwoestendiek July 6th, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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