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Police rescue dogs locked in hot U-Haul near Temecula

Empire, Murrieta, Temecula, crime, animal cruelty, police, Stanislaus County, Riverside County, Breaking

Murrieta police rescued nearly two dozen dogs from a hot, unventilated U-Haul truck in the Inland Empire. - The incident occurred on May 1 on Guava Street near Temecula.

- Officers found two dogs in the cab and more in the cargo hold. - A suspect was arrested and arraigned on animal cruelty charges.

- The dogs were taken to a local animal shelter for care. The rescue highlights the dangers of leaving animals in hot vehicles.

This story was originally reported by latimes. Read the original article here.

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