Seven pets have died of heat-related illness in Maricopa County this year — all within the last three weeks.
Arizona Humane Society spokesperson Jennifer Armbruster said at this time last year, there had only been two.
“I think what’s most troubling is the majority of these deaths have actually been from dogs that have been in their own backyards or they’ve been on a patio in a condo or an apartment,” Armbruster said.
The animals were left outside without access to food, water or shelter. Armbruster said people who see an animal left outside in someone’s yard can call the police or the Humane Society for help.
The Arizona Good Samaritan Law allows people to take action if you they see a pet or a child locked inside of a hot car.
"You could dial 911 and if you believe that pet — or if it's a child — is in the car, you're able to use the least force available to you to open that car door and get that pet out to safety,” Armbruster said.
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