Owners Charged After Dog Dies in Heat in Merrillville Yard, Police Say

Owners charged after dog dies in heat in Merrillville yard, police say

Two Merrillville, Indiana residents are charged with animal neglect after their dog died in the heat in the 5500-block of Jackson Street, police said.

2 charged after dog dies in extreme heat in NW Indiana

Two people were charged with animal neglect after a dog died following a heat-related emergency in 90-degree temperatures last week, authorities said.

Two Women Charged After Dog Dies While Left Outside in Extreme Heat in Merrillville

Two women are facing criminal charges after a dog died from apparent heat exposure while tethered outside a Merrillville home during dangerous temperatures, according to court records and a new release from the Merrillville Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched to the 5500 block of Jackson Street at approximately 2:20 p.m. on July 1 after receiving a report of a possible animal in distress. When officers arrived, they found a s…