Puppy Rescued From Hot Car In DC

WASHINGTON, DC -- Never, ever, ever leave your dog alone in a hot car -- particularly not when temperatures are soaring into the 90s. This 7-month-old Yorkie almost became the latest victim, but was rescued by officers in D.C., police say.

The D.C. Police Department tweeted a picture of the dog, which they say was freed from a parked vehicle somewhere in the city.

"As a reminder, never leave your pet in the car unattended," police said in the tweet. "It only takes minutes for temps to reach dangerous levels."

Police said in a hashtag that they gave the pooch water. They don't say what happened to the owner, however.

First District officers just pulled 7 month old Jack the Yorkie from a parked vehicle! As a reminder, never leave your pet in the car unattended. It only takes minutes for temps to reach dangerous levels #WeGaveHimWater #DCPolice #ItsHotOutThere #LookingOutForDCsK9s pic.twitter.com/QNdmSnbQsl
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 2, 2018

Image via D.C. Police Department