Roanoke Police Probe City Dogs After 1 Heat-Stroked Dog, Dozens More Found in 85-Degree Kennels
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Updated · WDBJ · Jul 9
Roanoke Police Probe City Dogs After 1 Heat-Stroked Dog, Dozens More Found in 85-Degree Kennels
3 articles · Updated · WDBJ · Jul 9
Summary
A search-warrant affidavit says officers found one dog convulsing and vomiting from suspected heat stroke at City Dogs, while the owner had not been notified and no veterinary care had been provided.
Around 85-degree ground temperatures, upper-90s heat index and no visible drinking water in one warehouse area left several other dogs showing heat distress, with some huddling in corners and shaking.
Dozens of dogs were kept near sewage water and open trays of cigarette butts, and investigators said the animals appeared to be in significant emotional distress while employees were visibly sweating.
The affidavit says Animal Warden Beaman already knew the facility from an earlier hazardous-conditions investigation, suggesting the latest probe may not be the first involving City Dogs.
Owner Lynda Knezovich disputed the allegations, saying water is always available, unsanitary-condition claims are inaccurate, and the business is cooperating with investigators.