A lady from Washington state was detained when it was claimed that she killed her family’s dog by abandoning it on a balcony without water or shade amid dangerously high temps.
After receiving reports from worried neighbors, a police animal control officer arrived and saw the 5-year-old dog called Enzo in “serious suffering.” He had signs including seizure and mouth foaming. The police tried to save the dog’s life by bringing him inside and cooling him off, but Enzo passed away, according to KING5.
According to court records, his body was sent to an emergency room with an internal temperature of at least 107 degrees, which is the highest temperature the vet’s thermometer could register.
There were indications the dog had pawed at the sliding door, and his water bowl was empty. Additionally, there are reports of adjacent employees and neighbors hearing a dog in distress.
According to court filings, Sedro-Woolley had temperatures that almost surpassed 90 degrees on Tuesday, and investigators used an infrared heat camera to record 131 degrees on one section of the balcony. According to Sedro-Woolley police on Facebook, officers executed a search warrant at the home and gathered evidence there.
Despite claiming to be aware of the weather prediction, the mother admitted to not checking the water bowl or taking into account the temperature on the deck because she was busy preparing for her son’s birthday, according to court records.
Animal cruelty in the first degree was the woman’s accusation, and she was later freed on her own recognizance.
The police department published safety advice from an Idaho daycare and boarding facility, including the “7 Seconds Rule,” in a Facebook post.
“As a rule of thumb, press the back of your hand firmly against the asphalt for 7 seconds. If it is uncomfortable for you, it will also be uncomfortable for your dog,” Companions Dog Resort advises.
With above-average temperatures anticipated to persist for a longer period of time than initially anticipated, the Excessive Heat Warning for a large portion of the greater Seattle region has been extended through Saturday.
According to climate experts, climate change is causing prolonged heat waves in the Pacific Northwest, an area where weeklong hot spells were previously uncommon.
Four deaths in Oregon were being examined for possible triple-digit heat exposure.