The Houston SPCA said the balcony, which had been wrapped with a makeshift covering that blocked views from the parking lot, was filled with scattered wood shavings, empty bowls and no water.
A few hours later, in an unrelated case, the Houston SPCA rescued a 10-month-old dog found wearing a tightly-fitted muzzle while panting heavily on a second-story balcony of an apartment located near Forum Drive in southwest Houston.
Subjecting animals to these life-threatening conditions is animal cruelty and is a felony in the state of Texas, punishable by up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The Houston SPCA said it has managed more than two times the number of heat-related calls than last year. There were 243 heat-related reports from June 1 through June 20 this year and 87 heat-related calls during that same time in 2022.or reach out to help the pet, if possible.
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