Dog Rescued From Hot Car In Alameda

ALAMEDA, CA — As much of the Bay Area remained under an excessive heat warning, authorities in Alameda shared an important reminder about animals in vehicles.

The Alameda Police Department said animal control officers investigated reports of a dog panting inside a locked car last week, when temperatures were still in the mid-80s. The officers found large dog inside a vehicle with windows just cracked open. The officers used a thermometer to check the interior temperature of the car, which read in excess of 115 degrees, police said.

"Thankfully our team was able to safely rescue the dog and provide it with water and a cool place to rest," the department said Tuesday. "After about 25 minutes, the owner returned and was made aware of the serious dangers their pet was in."

With temperatures running even higher this week, police used the incident to remind residents to never leave kids or animals alone in a vehicle on a hot day, even for a short time, as interior temps can hit dangerous levels in just minutes.