As temperatures heat up around the Ozarks, the number of calls to law enforcement concerning animals left in vehicles are on the rise, too. Recently, Springfield Police Department and Aurora and Marionville Police Department have posted similar warnings, do not leave your unattended animals in your vehicle.
On Thursday, the Aurora and Marionville Police Department page posted, “This pupper is sitting in my police truck. Not because she was bad, but because her owners left her locked in a hot car. A good citizen saw she was in distress and called us. We entered and removed her from the interior that was well over 100 degrees.”

The post wrapped up saying, “If this is your dog, we have her and some paperwork for you at the PD.”
In late May, the Springfield Police Department had a similar experience.
“This is your annual reminder to NEVER leave your pets or children unattended in a vehicle- even with the windows cracked,” Springfield, MO Police Department posts.

“Officers Beck and Caswell rescued these two pets from a vehicle… The pupper was in clear distress and they discovered the kitten after they got into the vehicle to get the dog out. We are happy to report that both animals are doing fine with a little fresh air and some water.”
The animals’ owners were located by the officers and cited for animal cruelty.
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As temperatures reach 90° around the Ozarks, it will take no time at all for the interior of the car to heat above triple digits. Within 10 minutes, a 90° will feel like 109° inside a car. Within 30 minutes, a 90° the car interior will heat up to 124°.
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