As temperatures soar across the region, a local fire department is warning pet owners about the serious dangers extreme heat poses to their four-legged family members.
The latest incidents happened in Shrewsbury, where firefighters responded to two separate emergencies involving dogs suffering from heat-related distress.
Shrewsbury Animal Control contacted the fire department after a Boston Terrier was found in respiratory distress and needed immediate medical attention. The dog had been playing off-leash with its sibling at Dean Park when it became overheated in the hot weather…