Chandler police rescue dog from 132-degree car at shopping center

The Brief

  • A man was cited for animal cruelty after Chandler police found his dog trapped inside an unlocked, non-running car outside the Chandler Fashion Center.
  • The outdoor temperature was about 105 degrees, while a body camera temperature reading showed the inside of the vehicle reached 132 degrees.
  • The dog was estimated to be in the vehicle for up to 30 minutes and is currently recovering at the Arizona Humane Society.

CHANDLER, Ariz. A man has been cited for animal cruelty after Chandler police say he left his dog in a car outside the Chandler Fashion Center on a day that saw triple-digit heat.

Body camera video shows the moments a sergeant helped get her to safety.

What we know:

Chandler police Sgt. Jeff Fox says it was about 105 degrees outside, but inside the car where this pup was found, it was far hotter.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS