Dog dies from heat exhaustion after being left chained up outside
An online petition has now called on local officials to charge the dog's owners with animal cruelty.
TL;DR
- A goldendoodle named Rocco reportedly died from heat exposure after being left outside in Texas heat.
- The dog was allegedly chained up for 10-15 hours daily without water or shade.
- A neighbor attempted to help Rocco, offering care and even ownership, but claims the owners refused assistance.
- The DeSoto Police Department has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the animal welfare incident.
- A community petition is circulating on Change.org urging for Rocco's owners to be charged with animal cruelty.
- The petition also calls for stricter enforcement of animal welfare laws in Texas.