DECATUR, Ga. — Firefighters are warning pet owners to never leave an animal alone inside a hot car after they had to rescue a dog.
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Decatur Fire Rescue shared a picture on their Facebook page of a puppy they recently saved.
Firefighters say dogs can die from a heat stroke in less than 15 minutes.
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Even a few moments of being in the heat can be extremely uncomfortable for them.
Fire officials want to remind citizens that dogs or any pet should not be left in a hot car for any amount of time.
Officials did not release the driver’s identity or if the driver would face any charges.
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