German Shepherd discovered on side of road in crate, euthanized
Aug 2, 2019, 10:13 PM | Updated: Aug 4, 2019, 1:09 pm
(Maricopa County Animal Care and Control/Yelp Photo)
(Maricopa County Animal Care and Control/Yelp Photo)
PHOENIX — Maricopa County Animal Care and Control humanely euthanized a dog Friday after it was brought in with extreme signs of heat distress.
Around 2 p.m., a man brought a German Shepherd into Maricopa County Animal Care and Control that was expressing heat distress, Public Information Officer Jose Santiago told KTAR News 92.3 FM Friday.
The man said he found the dog in a crate around 32nd Street and Broadway Road.
After examination, the staff said the dog had a 109 degree Fahrenheit temperature and was exhibiting additional signs of distress. MCACC staff made the decision to humanely euthanize the animal. For comparison, a dog’s average temperature is 101-102 degrees.
Phoenix police said there will be no charges filed in the death and that the investigation has concluded.
MCACC said that there is no telling how long the dog was left in the metal crate in the heat before it was found. Additionally, staff said the dog had a blue wrapping around its front legs and its hind quarters had recently been shaved, indicating that the dog had likely been seen by a vet recently.
The dog did not have a microchip or an I.D., so they’re hoping that somebody will recognize the situation in order to find the person responsible.
MCACC said that if you find an animal experiencing signs of heat distress, you can cool them down with wet compresses, ice and move them to a cooler environment.
They also said if you find a dog in distress, the shelters are the best place to turn for help.
KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Taylor Kinnerup contributed to this report.
