Dog who was left in hot, 122-degree car gets adopted by firefighters who rescued him
By Mike-Ross
Leaving a dog in a scorching hot car? That's a big no-no. Dogs can't handle the heat like we can, and leaving them in there can lead to serious issues like heat stroke or worse.
But here's a story that'll warm your heart. Not long ago, in East Haven, Connecticut, a vigilant local made a lifesaving call to the authorities. Why? Well, they spotted a 6-month-old pup trapped in a car baking in the sun near the beach. According to the local Patch, the temperature inside that car had skyrocketed to a scalding 122 degrees!
Luckily, there's a happy twist to this tale.
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It’s horrible to think what would’ve happened to the pup if he hadn’t been rescued in time, but crisis was averted thanks to the East Haven Fire Department.
The story touched the heart of East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora. After the puppy was checked out at the local animal shelter, the dog visited the mayor at Town Hall.
After being smitten with the adorable rescued pup, Carfora received requests that the town adopt him as a mascot. After discussion, it was decided that the pup should be adopted by the people who rescued him: he’ll now live at the fire department headquarters and have the honorary title of “Station Support Dog.”
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“He has a great temperament and will get along with the on-duty crews as well as be an ambassador to the department at public education and community events,” Carfora said in a statement.
The town held a naming contest for the pup, and they decided to call him “Riggs.” Riggs is now settling in to his new life as an honorary fire dog and a beloved fixture of the community.
“As Riggs settles into his new role, the department looks forward to the positive impact he will have on the well-being of the firefighters and the broader community,” the mayor wrote.
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