Pet neglect complaints on increase

Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is reporting an increase in the number of complaints about animal neglect since the heat wave hit the area this week. Control officers are making more runs to check out pets that have been left out in the heat without shade or water. The agency offers a free program in which it will pick up and take care of an animal whose owners need to move from their home during the heat emergency.
 

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