Crime & Safety
Dog Rescued From 135-Degree Car at Wrentham Mall
A dog in 135-degree car was freed at the Wrentham mall as the owner "shopped in the comfort of air-conditioned stores," police said.
Wrentham, MA — A dog was rescued from a 135-degree vehicle at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets as the owner "shopped in the comfort of air-conditioned stores," police said.
It was one of two dogs freed from hot cars at the mall this weekend. Their owners were cited; their names were not released.
Police credited alert shoppers for contacting officers after seeing the animals in the "oppressively hot" cars.
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Their owners shopped in the comfort of air-conditioned stores," police said in a statement. "Police broke into both cars, removed the dogs, and gave them water ... As is always the case, the owners eventually showed up and seemed surprised to learn how fast a car turns into an oven. A lesson learned, unfortunately at the expense of their pets."
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
More Wrentham news: Wrentham's Jake Layman Selected in NBA Draft
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.