Puppy dies of heat stroke after left in hot van at Pasadena Animal Shelter in Texas, owner claims

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Monday, September 2, 2019
Puppy dies of heat stroke in care of Pasadena Animal Shelter
According to 5-month-old Buddy's owner, he was being transported to the vet to be neutered when he was left in a hot van.

PASADENA, Texas -- Pasadena police are investigating after a puppy died of heat stroke while in the care of the city's animal shelter.



The puppy named Buddy was only five months old.



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The owner wrote on Facebook that Buddy was being transferred to the vet to be neutered and was left in a hot van.



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Pasadena's mayor Jeff Wagner responded with a post of his own saying, "I cannot fathom the heartbreak they must be feeling."





He also wrote he is assigning the case to the police department's public integrity unit and after a thorough investigation, potential disciplinary actions will be rendered.

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