An Indiana dog, Stitch, died from severe heat stroke after being outside during kennel cleaning at Indianapolis Animal Care Services on Wednesday. The shelter had special kennel cleaning procedures in place to minimize the dogs’ time outside, but they weren’t followed in this case.
According to the shelter, Stitch suffered from severe heat stroke and despite emergency treatment, had to be humanely euthanized. The incident is under investigation, and the shelter is reviewing its procedures.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services said everyone at the shelter is devastated by the loss, and they are entrusted with the care of thousands of animals each year. When they fail that responsibility, it is heartbreaking for the staff and the community.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
