ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Two puppies died after a Mississippi woman left them in a parked car outside an Orange County hotel, deputies said.
Deputies said they arrested Penelope Stanley, 54, of Pontotoc, on three felony charges of animal cruelty and three misdemeanor charges of confinement of animals without food or water.
According to an arrest report, hotel guests called 911 before 9 a.m. after hearing the puppies barking and crying in an SUV with its windows cracked open.
Deputies said Minnie, a 6-month-old Chihuahua, and Kiara, a 3-month-old shepard mix, died. Gruff, a 6-month-old terrier mix, is still recovering.
We are sad to say that “Kiara” a 3-month-old Shepherd mix has also died. Sgt. Giardiello reminds the public of the hot temperatures and the penalties of leaving children or animals in cars. #AnimalCruelty pic.twitter.com/9xwD2YyWoA
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) July 2, 2019
According to the report, Stanley said the puppies were OK when she checked on them at 6:30 a.m.
Deputies said Wednesday that Gruff is being transfered from Orange County Animal Services' care to a specialized animal rescue.
UPDATE on the #AnimalCruelty case from yesterday. Gruff, the lone survivor of the three puppies (pictured) is headed to a specialized animal rescue that will give him lots of care.
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) July 3, 2019
OCSO also filed 3 charges of misdemeanor confinement of animals without food or water today. pic.twitter.com/LSEPrAjVFn
If you leave pets in a car, & they are harmed or die, we will arrest you for felony #AnimalCruelty. This woman left 3 puppies in a car; 6-month-old Chihuahua “Minnie” died; 3-month-old Shepherd mix “Kiara” is not doing well. We hope 6-month-old “Gruff” a terrier mix, will be ok. pic.twitter.com/KS4M5nF1bR
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) July 2, 2019
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