Dog Dies After Suffolk Man Leaves It In A Car In Hot Temps: SPCA

NORTH AMITYVILLE, NY — A North Amityville man was arrested and charged on Sunday, after his dog died while trapped in a car in hot temperatures, Suffolk County SPCA said.

Raymond Gonzalez, 60, was charged with multiple animal cruelty charges for leaving his 1 and a half year old male German shepherd-husky mix dog named "Koko" in a car for several hours unattended.

The dog was discovered to be deceased, SPCA said.

Gonzalez was also charged with making a false statement to the investigating detectives.

He is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip, on Aug. 25.

Even on a 70 degree day, within 30 minutes, the interior of a vehicle can reach more 100 degrees, according to authorities.

Chief Gross said that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County. If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County, please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at (631) 382-7722.