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Dedham Animal Control Rescues Husky Puppy From 100-Degree Car at Legacy Place

The case underscores warnings about pets in vehicles during a Massachusetts heat advisory.

Overview

  • Dedham Animal Control, alerted by Legacy Place security, rescued a 5-month-old husky from a parked car Monday.
  • Officials reported the vehicle’s interior was about 100 degrees when they reached the puppy.
  • Animal control thanked mall security for the quick call and urged the public to report animals in distress.
  • In a Facebook post, staff described compassion fatigue and said they will keep advocating for pets.
  • Authorities have not said if charges will follow or shared the puppy’s condition, as a heat advisory covers much of Massachusetts with highs forecast in the 90s.