Newport Beach, California – Officers in Newport Beach were forced to break out a car window to save several dogs were trapped inside. On Friday, the Newport Beach Police Department shared dramatic video of the rescue effort, writing:
“When moments matter… seconds can save lives. As temperatures rise during these hot summer days, so does the danger for pets left inside vehicles.”
The department said, “a Newport Beach Police Department Animal Control Officer responded to a vehicle where five dogs were trapped inside with windows slightly cracked open, most confined in cages, and showing signs of distress as the temperature inside continued to climb.”
The dogs were all rescued and taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. The agency said:
After being rescued, the five dogs were evaluated by a veterinarian and found to have body temperatures at a level that can be deadly for dogs.
And a warning to others:
A parked car can become dangerously hot in just minutes, even with windows cracked or on days that don’t feel extreme. Pets can’t cool themselves the way humans do, and leaving them inside a vehicle can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation.
🐾 Never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle.
🐾 On hot days, leave pets at home whenever possible.
🐾 If you see an animal in distress inside a vehicle, call for help immediately.
Our Animal Control Officers are there when moments matter, protecting the community’s two- and four-legged residents.
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