Police Issue Warning After Smashing Window To Save Puppy From Hot Car

June 28, 2016

The Pensacola Police Department has issued a warning about leaving pets in a hot vehicle, after smashing a window to save a puppy.

“Don’t. Just don’t. If you leave your dog in a hot car and that dog is suffering, we will do whatever we have to do to free him. Or her. Doesn’t matter, we like both kinds of dogs. We will drive your pooch to the caring folks at the Escambia County Animal Shelter and we will drop you off with the caring folks at the Escambia County Detention Facility. You will both receive attention, food, and shelter, albeit different kinds. So, don’t,” the PPD posted on Facebook Tuesday afternoon, along with the two photos on this page.

Photos courtesy Pensacola Police Department for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

20 Responses to “Police Issue Warning After Smashing Window To Save Puppy From Hot Car”

  1. Jodi on July 1st, 2016 11:46 am

    I love puppies so much and it is so sad to hear about the puppy

  2. Deborah on June 29th, 2016 1:25 pm

    Phil is an idiot.
    Anyone who leaves animals or kids in cars deserves what they get! End of story! Well done PPD!

  3. Pat on June 29th, 2016 11:16 am

    @Phil, I would have smashed the window myself and then called the police.

  4. Jim on June 29th, 2016 9:01 am

    @Phil : If you’re worried about the cost of the window, then obey the law. Leaving an animal in a closed-up vehicle in the heat is illegal, and the officers were complying with regulations.

  5. TUMom on June 29th, 2016 12:10 am

    @Phil
    You sound like you would be the kind of creep to do this to a defenseless animal or human. Thank God the PPD was there to prevent a death. Keep up the good work officers!

  6. SCV on June 28th, 2016 8:37 pm

    Lady at Marvin’s in Atmore let me bring my little dog in Sunday; don’t know her name but what a kind thing to do in order to protect the dog….I was only in the store a minute but I asked if she could come in and she said yes. Tractor Supply will also allow pets in the store.

  7. Mom of 3 furbabies on June 28th, 2016 8:26 pm

    If this were a child they’d have taken all the children. No one wants to see an animal in the pound but perhaps they should take them all away temporarily and make the owner show they can be responsible enough to have the dogs back. Give them a court date and as community service they can work at the shelter and see what happens to abused, mistreated and unwanted animals.

  8. Sage 2 on June 28th, 2016 7:13 pm

    Considering the story, lack of responsibility on the part of an adult this could have very easily been a child instead of a puppy. Please remember, for all, that may read this…to pass it on…a car will heat to 120 degrees in no time flat. An adult would die in that situation! There are so many warnings about this issue. Are folks just not reading or listening?
    Thanks NE for making more aware of the danger.

  9. Sidney on June 28th, 2016 5:54 pm

    Thank you, LEO!

  10. Puddin on June 28th, 2016 5:53 pm

    Good job.
    Don’t leave your pet in the car. Don’t leave your kid in the car.

  11. caring on June 28th, 2016 5:36 pm

    thank you PPD great Job! Put the owner in a hot car and leave them and see how they do!!!

  12. anne on June 28th, 2016 5:06 pm

    Mama dog probably died in the vehicle last week. Where is sheriff Joe when we need him. I think a week in a tent outside right now might make a believer of this person.

  13. Phil on June 28th, 2016 5:01 pm

    PPD should pay for the window, and charges brought against the thug that broke it!

  14. snuke26 on June 28th, 2016 4:23 pm

    I’m glad they saved this baby, and yes it looks to small to be away from it’s momma.

  15. molino resident on June 28th, 2016 3:40 pm

    Wow. What a great write up. I concur 100%. What a precious pup and thank goodness the PoPo was there to save this pup’s life. Throw the bum in the slammer.

  16. mick on June 28th, 2016 3:34 pm

    Officers protect and serve to all life…thank you PPD,ECSO,EMS,FIREFIGHTERS,FIRST RESPONDERS,HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

  17. No Excuses on June 28th, 2016 3:33 pm

    If you must take your pet with you while running errands, plan ahead. Bring a spare key and leave the AC running while you dash in and out of stores. That way, the pet gets the benefit of cool air while you get the benefit of knowing your pet is taken care of in a locked car!

  18. dewey barnes on June 28th, 2016 3:10 pm

    you have no business having an animal, regardless of type if you do this, you are incompetent, immoral and have no integrity or heart. I will gladly smash in your window if I see this.

  19. paul on June 28th, 2016 3:05 pm

    That pup looks too small to be away from its momma..

  20. fred on June 28th, 2016 2:55 pm

    Well said!