Locked in a Hot Car, Now Locked in a Shelter: Brooklyn the Pitbull Seeks a Loving Family!
Brooklyn is a beautiful red 4-year-old American Pitbull Terrier mix who was surrendered to Hempstead Animal Shelter in Long Island, New York by her owner following an investigation by the local police.
Brooklyn was found locked in a hot car by a good samaritan who called the authorities. The police worked quickly to remove Brooklyn from the car and brought her to Hempstead Animal Shelter. Eventually, shelter staff were able to locate Brooklyn’s owner and it probably won’t surprise you to learn that they weren’t very interested in keeping Brooklyn or learning from their mistake.
Brooklyn was officially surrendered to Hempstead Animal Shelter, and she’s hoping her next family will care more about her than someone who would leave her in a hot car.
How Hundreds Of Dogs Die In Hot Cars Every Year
Leaving a dog in a hot car is a crime in certain states, and animal welfare activists push every year to expand legal protections for dogs in every state. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for dogs to die in hot cars, with some reports suggesting hundreds of dogs die each year from preventable heat stroke.
“The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20℉ in just 10 minutes, and almost 30℉ in 20 minutes. At one hour, your vehicle’s inside temperature can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature,” says an article from the American Veterinary Medical Association. “Your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness or even death, even on a day that doesn’t seem hot to you. And cracking the windows makes no difference.”
Had rescuers not reached Brooklyn in time, she could easily have suffered a medical emergency or even lost her life.
Helping Brooklyn Find The Human She Deserves
After a terrifying experience and being surrendered by her owner, Brooklyn deserves a human that will really appreciate her.
Brooklyn is curious and observant and has spent a lot of time at the shelter trying to figure everything out. Playful when she gets a chance to leave her kennel, Brooklyn loves to be outside and would thrive in a home that can give her lots of walks and/or a big yard. A large dog, Brooklyn will need someone who can handle her strength when she gets excited and knows how to work with large breeds.
Brooklyn loves people, but she isn’t always certain about little kids. Right now, Brooklyn would do best in an adult-only home or a home with older teenagers, sixteen and up.
Learn more about how to adopt Brooklyn by emailing the Hempstead Animal Shelter at [email protected] or visiting the shelter to meet Brooklyn in person.
