2 Arrested for Leaving Dog Outside to Die in Hot Temperatures, Police Say

Junius residents face animal cruelty charges

JUNIUS — Two local residents are facing animal cruelty charges after their dogs were found tethered to trees during the heat earlier this week.

2 arrested for leaving dog outside to die in hot temperatures, police say

Two people are arrested for leaving a dog outside to die in hot temperatures.

Dogs found collapsing from heat and hunger in Midland SUV; woman arrested

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 28-year-old Midland woman is facing charges after police say she left three dogs locked inside a hot SUV for more than 40 minutes during triple-digit heat, causing the animals to suffer from heat exposure and neglect. According to an arrest affidavit from the Midland Police Department, officers responded to a welfare check on Friday, June 20, around 4:40 p.m. after a caller reported a red Ford Expedition parked outs…

Heat responsible for dogs dying while left outdoors in NE Ohio

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WJW) -- By now, everyone should know not to leave pets or children in a hot car for any length of time in the extreme heat. But humane agents here are challenged with responding to dozens of calls about dogs that have been left unsupervised outdoors with no shade or water. Witnesses describe apartment explosion that left 5 people in critical condition "There are dogs tied out. We have some reports that dogs are in cages out…

Four dogs die in car in Las Vegas heat after ‘plastered’ owner fell asleep: cops

Michael Winkler, 65, was taken into custody on June 12 and booked on four felony counts of willful or malicious torture, maiming, or killing of an animal

Las Vegas man left 4 dogs in car, causing deaths, police say

In Michael Winkler’s arrest report, his family members suggested that he was “plastered” and forgetting to let the dogs out of his locked car in the garage.