Two women in Bridgewater face animal cruelty charges after two dogs were found dead in a hot car. They left the dogs inside a closed vehicle for over 90 minutes, with temperatures inside reaching approximately 130 degrees. Shortly before the incident, neighbors reported the women crying and screaming. An investigation noted the dogs also lived in unsanitary conditions at home. Police Chief Delmonte emphasized this tragedy was preventable and urged pet owners to consider the dangers of leaving animals in vehicles on warm days. The deceased dogs underwent necropsy at a medical center.
The Bridgewater Fire Department determined the temperature inside the vehicle was at least 130 degrees, exacerbating the conditions leading to the dogs' deaths.
The two women are facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly leaving their dogs in a closed car for over 90 minutes on a hot day.
No pet should ever be left in a vehicle on a warm day in direct sunlight, even for a few minutes, as temperatures can rise to deadly levels.
Investigators found the dogs were allegedly living in unsanitary conditions in the women’s home, compounding the issue of neglect.
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