Las Vegas ‘Doggie Task Force’ responding to dogs in distress amid extreme heat

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The scorching hot summers in the Las Vegas Valley can be deadly, not only for humans, but for animals.

Already this summer, FOX5 has reported a bulldog died after police said its owner left it in the backyard for over 20 hours.

Now, as we brace for temperatures to go up even more, a group of animal advocates are coming together to respond to calls of a dog in distress. From dog food, water, to leashes and a first-aid kit, Melanie Shayne, the founder of Doggie Task Force is ready to jump in…

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