A grim discovery was made inside of a hot car which was parked in the Guyandotte area of Huntington, West Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon. As reported by WSAZ News, over a dozen cats and kittens were suffering inside of the virtual oven on wheels; some of the cats had already perished in the heat and others were dying from heat stroke by the time that they were discovered.
Good Samaritans alerted the authorities to the dire situation – when animal control officers arrived to save the cats, the interior car temperature registered over 100 degrees. The car’s interior was littered with urine, feces, scattered cat food and garbage.
The excessive heat had already claimed the lives of a kitten and a cat – another five felines perished after being taken to an area shelter. Authorities have issued a warrant for the car’s owner, who may face felony animal cruelty charges for the deadly situation.
Never leave pets unattended in parked cars – even if it is only moderately warm outside. The interior temperature of a parked vehicle can climb to a deadly level in a short period of time.
(Image via screenshot WSAZ News)
Follow the National Animal News Facebook page for petitions, news and updates!
Some may believe that fostering is just “too hard,” but the pay off is incredible! Spread the word, you can survive fostering, and save a life in the process! This beautiful design reads, “I survived loving a foster dog until a furever home was found” #Youcantoo
Click here to find your favorite shirt style!
Your purchase helps support the continuation of our site. More styles and messages at our store. Please click here to find them all!
There is no us. There is no them. We are one! Find your favorite style at this link.
#endcruelty
You’re it!
One can fix many things, but it’s absolutely impossible to fix stupid. This stupid POS should never be allowed to adopt any more animals as s/he is clearly incapable of caring for them……
Pure Evil……. I think this POS is absolutely disgusting and headed to a reserved spot in Hell where s/he will burn forever for her/his cruelty…..
I am SO GLAD the fires of HELL are SO HOT!