Puppy In Hot Car Saved By Police In Courthouse (Photos)

UPDATE 2:47 p.m.: A spokesperson from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington responded to a request for comment with the following: "An Animal Control officer arrived on scene shortly after the police removed the puppy from the car. Officer Corcoran immediately took the puppy to the vet, where he was found to be healthy and un-harmed. The puppy was then brought back to the shelter until the owners could be contacted. When the owners arrived, they were given a strong warning and educated about the dangers of leaving dogs in parked cars in the summer. The puppy was then returned to its owners."

Original story:

ARLINGTON, VA — A puppy is safe after being rescued from a hot car parked in Courthouse.

The weather was fairly mild on Wednesday, but temperatures can rise fast in a parked vehicle with its windows rolled up. A small black puppy was suffering in the heat when Arlington County police officers sprung into action.

As for whether the driver of the car faces any charges, police spokeswoman Ashley Savage said that animal control officers with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington deal with issues relating to the welfare and control of animals in the county, and the puppy was transferred to their care.

"They will investigate to determine if any charges are appropriate," Savage said.

We will update this story with AWLA's comment if and when we receive it.

Even on less humid days the temperature in your vehicle quickly rises. Officers rescued this puppy from a parked vehicle in Courthouse. pic.twitter.com/ZkoHLSqrtA
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) June 28, 2017

Image via Arlington County Police Department