Dog owners accused of animal cruelty during music concert

MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Mansfield police said multiple pet owners are facing charges after three dogs were left unattended during a music concert Thursday night.

Police said they received reports of distressed animals from hot cars by people passing by around 7 p.m.

During the time, the temperature outside was over 80 degrees with high humidity.

Mansfield police were able to, “respond quickly, remove the distressed animals from hot cars that did not have water or adequate ventilation, and transport them to Tufts in Walpole,” read in a Facebook post.

All three dogs are now in good health, according to police. However, their owners, “will be summonsed to Attleboro District Court on charges of ‘Animal Cruelty’ and ‘Confining an Animal in a MV causing exposure to extreme heat.”

The Mansfield Police Department placed electronic sign boards Friday to let people be aware.