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Puppy almost died in hot, parked car - The Martins

On Sunday, June 26, my husband and I decided to attend the Classic Car Show at Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford. As we got out of our vehicle, we heard what sounded like a small animal whimpering in distress.

On Sunday, June 26, my husband and I decided to attend the Classic Car Show at Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford. As we got out of our vehicle, we heard what sounded like a small animal whimpering in distress. We looked around and found a small puppy about three months old under the gas pedal in a parked car.

The windows had been left open about one inch or so and as I put my finger in the car, the heat was unbearable. My husband stayed with the puppy and I went looking for help talking loud enough to draw attention.

As I returned to the car, a crowd had formed around the vehicle, and by now all you could see was the puppy's legs under the seat.

One gentleman was able to lift his young daughter up so she could slip her hand inside and unlock the door. A motor home was parked nearby and the puppy's limp body carried to it.

At first it looked like we were too late to save it, but thanks to the people in the motor home who gave the puppy cool baths to bring the body
temperature down, the puppy showed signs of recovery.

A special thank-you to all who helped save this puppy's life.

The Martins
Greater Sudbury