PETA Latino will grant a Compassionate Action Award to City Firefighters for rescuing a dog locked inside a vehicle.
Apparently, the vehicle had been parked for at least 20 minutes, on a day when temperatures exceeded 27°C. It happened on January 31st, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Nueva Pompeya.
Locked Dog and Rescue on an Exhausting Day
That day, neighbors alerted authorities about the dog locked inside a vehicle near the intersection of Tilcara and Intendente Francisco Rabanal Avenue.
Moreover, a video from the Buenos Aires City Security Ministry (CABA) shows the dog in the back of the car panting heavily, a sign of extreme heat. Meanwhile, firefighters hurried to remove part of the window to be able to open the door.
After gaining access and freeing the dog, rescuers quickly moved him to the shade where he could begin to recover.
“The temperature inside a parked car can reach deadly levels within minutes, so every second counts for a defenseless dog trapped inside a car,” said PETA Latino’s director, Alicia Aguayo.
“PETA Latino pays tribute to the City Firefighters for acting swiftly to save this dog’s life and we hope it inspires the general public to act in a similar situation,” she added.
Extreme Temperatures and Danger in the Car
What to Do When You See a Locked Dog
Award to the firefighters.
- Assess the emergency: if the dog shows obvious signs of distress (excessive panting, exhaustion, or desperation), act quickly.
- Document the scene: take photos or videos as evidence to avoid damage claims.
- Break the glass: if there’s no other option and the animal’s life is in danger, breaking a window is recommended (with proper care to avoid harm to oneself and the animal).
- Call 911: ensure police intervention to formalize the incident and prevent legal issues.
- Report the abuse: report the case to an animal protection organization or file the corresponding complaint.
