Jessica Gruenling joined WRTV as a Reporter & Multi Media Journalist in June of 2023.
INDIANAPOLIS— On Tuesday afternoon, Darcie Kurtz is out checking on dogs in Indianapolis. 'We try to focus on those homes where we know dogs are outside,' said Kurtz.Kurtz is the executive director of Friend of Indianapolis Dogs Outside. The organization does rounds every day to help dogs they find outside, but are especially aware on days there's a heat advisory . 'Supposed to be 110 with humidity, so it's super dangerous,' said Kurtz.
offers training crates and flea treatments to pet owners which will allow more people to bring their dogs inside on hot days. 'A dog that is tethered in the sun with out water, with out shade, there's a good chance that dog will have heat exhaustion or heat stroke,' said Kurtz. Kurtz also makes sure some of her clients have what they need.
School sports in the heatKurtz stops at a house she's been working to help get a fence and resources for their German Shepard. The dog was still tied up outside. 'We're still working on it, but a little disappointment he's out here in this heat,' said Kurtz.Kurtz says they do about 10 to15 checks per day and is reminding dog owners that there is a city ordinance that says dogs need to brought inside when temperatures hit 90 degrees or there's a heat advisory.
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