A woman who locked her seven-week-old puppy in a scorching 65C car has been charged with animal cruelty.
Police officers rescued the puppy by smashing through the window of the car in Oran Park, Sydney’s south west on Saturday, one of the city’s hottest days.
The distressed puppy was saved from 65C heat inside the car while the outside temperature reached about 40C, NSW Police said.
A little seven-week-old puppy (pictured) was rescued after being trapped in a boiling hot car in Sydney’s west at the weekend
The dog’s owner, a 28-year-old woman, was issued with a court attendance notice on Monday, for being in charge of an animal and failing to exercise care.
She is due to appear at Picton Local Court on February 27, the Macarthur Chronicle reported.
The seven-week-old puppy’s welfare is expected to be discussed with the New South Wales RSPCA.
The small puppy was only discovered when concerned passers-by spotted the pooch, the police said.
Officers gave the dog fresh water and air conditioning relief on Saturday. The dog was expected to make a full recovery.
The small puppy was found at Oran Park (pictured), 65 kilometres west of Sydney, after concerned passers-by spotted the pooch, in a car that reached 65C
NSW Police spokeswoman told Daily Mail the puppy was taken to a local police station for collection and was ‘collected by the owner’s land lady’ while investigations continue.
‘It’s a timely reminder not to leave children or animals inside an unattended vehicle,’ NSW Police wrote.
In December, a woman’s dog died after being left in a car while in the care of its dog walker.
The four-year-old Keeshond was believed to be trapped in the car for about six hours after the dog walker allegedly forgot about it.
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