INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis is getting ready to face its hottest week of the year so far.

With predicted high temperatures in the 90’s all week, many Hoosiers are prepping by limiting outside exposure. Pet advocates are asking people do the same with their dogs.

Darcy Kurtz works for the Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside. The organization, known as FIDO, works to help Indianapolis’ outside dogs in low income neighborhoods receive the resources they need to live happier and healthier lives.

According to FIDO, dogs shouldn’t remain outside for more than 20 minutes when the temperatures reaches above 90 degrees. Additionally, if your dog is acting abnormal 30 minutes after remaining outside for an extended period of time, owners of pets are encouraged to call a vet.

Despite the warnings, Kurtz feels as some will continue to leave their dogs outside.

“There are some people that just are not gonna follow the ordinances,” explained Kurtz.

On Sunday, Kurtz drove in a marked van around neighborhoods on the city’s east side searching for dogs that had been left outside in the heat.

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“When it’s really hot, really cold, that’s when this job is hardest,” shared Kurtz. “You just know there’s dogs outside suffering in this that nobody knows about. You know they’re just kind of languishing unseen.”

Kurtz’s van is loaded with extra food, cages and toys to help families bring outside dogs inside during extreme temperatures.

“If they do need our help and are willing to accept our help, we’ll give them the resources to do that,” she said.

Kurtz explains that sometimes the families deny the assistance. Then should the dog remain outside, Animal Care Services can take further action.

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“If we do find a dog that is really suffering outside in his heat, we may work with our friends at Animal Care Services,” explained Kurtz. “They do have the law enforcement authority to go to the home. If they don’t comply, they have the legal authority to impound a dog.”

Should you or anyone you know need assistance with an outside dog during this week’s high temperatures, you can call FIDO for assistance at 317-221-1314.

You can also visit the FIDO website for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS — A man has died after being stabbed on the west side of Indianapolis on Friday.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department South District officers responded to the 3500 block of Dogie Road on a report of a person stabbed on June 14.

Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from injuries consistent with trauma. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 15.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity once his family is notified.

IMPD says a person of interest was arrested for this incident. The suspect is facing aggravated battery charges.

WRTV does not name suspects until they are formally charged.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact IMPD Det. Anthony Johnson at 317-327-3475 or by email at Anthony.Johnson@indy.gov.

Alternatively, anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).

INDIANAPOLIS — A 44-year-old man was critically injured in an Anderson shooting Saturday evening.

According to Indiana State Police, around 7:30 a.m., state police were requested to assist the Anderson Police Department at a residence located on Delmar Street.

Police said officers located a 44-year-old man at the residence suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.

The victim was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital in critical condition.

An investigation from state police detectives determined that an altercation at the residence led to the victim being shot.

Police said a 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene for invasion of privacy and unlawfully carrying a firearm, which resulted from him violating an existing protection order.