Louisiana man jailed for leaving pet outside in extreme heat

ST. TAMMANY (WGNO) – A Mandeville man was arrested after he left his pet canine outdoors in excessive warmth.

Based on the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Workplace, deputies had been known as to a residence within the 1500 block of Jasmine Road at about 3 p.m., on a report of a canine being neglected within the 114 diploma warmth.

When deputies arrived a deceased canine was discovered nonetheless tethered within the yard with out water, shade, meals or shelter.

The canines proprietor 27-year-old Christopher Jackson was arrested. He was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Middle on a cost of Animal Cruelty. The Tammany Parish Animal Providers took custody of the canines physique.

Sheriff Randy Smith made a press release on the unlucky occasion:

“This can be very scorching outdoors. I plead to all pet house owners to please be sure that your pets have enough water, meals and a few place to go to remain cool. Our pets can not inform us when they’re scorching or when they’re thirsty. They depend on us to look after them, and on this case this man failed to offer the naked minimal and his canine died in consequence.”