Guess who had a dog in a parked car with windows open a little?

[mimimomo]

I see that here all the time, the dog left inside the k-9 unit, but it was in the cooler months. Good for you for reporting it, hope he won't do that again to his partner.

[The_only_Abu]

So glad you reported it!

[gracielove]

If the office staff was aware that the dog was out there in that heat they were also negligent for not intervening on behalf of the dog. Probably to intimidated by the uniform.

[BigDogTexas]

Next time, and if anyone sees things like this, PLEASE TAKE A PIC with your phone and send it to me. I'll post it in my .edu blog (HIGH visibility).

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by gracielove

If the office staff was aware that the dog was out there in that heat they were also negligent for not intervening on behalf of the dog. Probably to intimidated by the uniform.

Was thinking the same thing!

Originally Posted by BigDogTexas

Next time, and if anyone sees things like this, PLEASE TAKE A PIC with your phone and send it to me. I'll post it in my .edu blog (HIGH visibility).

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I actually took a picture of the car, so yes, I have his plate number. I found a pay phone, and reported it! Unreal!

You did a great thing. The safest part is these guys bring these dogs home they are part of their family. Shame on that officer

[dawn27]

Totally ridiculous. There was a new report of a similar situation where the K-9 was not so lucky. The dog was found dead in the back of the officers car. So very sad and there is absolutely no excuse for it. I do believe her is being charges but I may be wrong.


Hundreds react to accidental death of Perry County K-9 - WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi

[Hazels-momm]

You did the right thing. Very glad you reported it!

[GeminiPrincess]

Good for you! I'd also contact the media to help bring attention to it and serve as education on the dangers of leaving pets (and people) in the car.

[Gillykat]

Originally Posted by BlueBelle

I read in the paper last week that a police dog died when he was left in the car by his K-9 handler, and I think it was in Kennesaw, GA. Well we do have more than our share of idiots!!

This happened in the UK a couple of years ago too Policeman left his German Shepherd in the van whilst he popped into the station, he got sidetracked and forgot all about the poor dog for, if I remember rightly, a couple of HOURS!!!!!!!! Needless to say the poor dog was dead when he DID remember about him

Thankfully I have never actually come across any dogs left in hot cars because I WOULD smash a window to release the dog and to hell with the consequences A dog's life is a million times more important than a car which is, after all, just a lump of metal to get us from A to B.

[YorkOfTheShire]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Totally ridiculous. There was a new report of a similar situation where the K-9 was not so lucky. The dog was found dead in the back of the officers car. So very sad and there is absolutely no excuse for it. I do believe her is being charges but I may be wrong.


Hundreds react to accidental death of Perry County K-9 - WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi

I just love how they call it an "accidental death". Accidental my bohonkus. Ignorance is not the same as stupidity. That officer was plain stupid. How does a K9 officer "accidentally forget" that his partner is in the car? Unbelievable.

[yorkieusa]

Good for you for reporting it. He should have left the car running if he wasn't comfortable taking them both in at the same time.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

A K-9 Unit!!!!!!!! I took Ian to the vet, and parked next to this car. No one was inside, and the car was OFF! We got to the vet early, and that dog was in there for at least 15 minutes. No telling how long he was there before I saw him. The vet tech said that the officer was with another dog who was being seen by the vet. Temp is 86*

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I would have gotten the plate number and reported it to his boss.

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I actually took a picture of the car, so yes, I have his plate number. I found a pay phone, and reported it! Unreal!

OMG this makes SO FLIPPIN' ANGRY !!! I cannot even believe it, that jerk.

If I were you, I'd follow up with a call to his superior - just to double check the message got through to the right person.

Just unbelievable !

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by gracielove

If the office staff was aware that the dog was out there in that heat they were also negligent for not intervening on behalf of the dog. Probably to intimidated by the uniform.

Exactly! When I voiced my concern about the dog, I was told "Oh, he's fine, we can see him." I asked them if they knew that it was 86* outside, and probably 100+ in the car! They said that the officer would be right out, but he wasn't! I left a message for the vet to call me, but she had been in surgery for most of the day. That dog was already very excited and in attack mode when he saw Ian and me. That made the situation for the dog worse!

[spiritwings1202]

omg how infuriating!!!!