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IMPD officers rescue dog left stranded outside during dangerous winter weather

Officers were responding to a report of a person who asked for help with a dog that wouldn't leave them alone after being outside for several hours.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is reminding Hoosiers to keep their pets safe as dangerous wind chills reach below -20 degrees in central Indiana.

(NOTE: The video above is from a previous report on keeping pets safe in the cold temperatures.)

IMPD officers responded to the 2900 block of South Pennsylvania Street, near East Troy Avenue, early Sunday morning on a report of a person who asked for help with a dog that wouldn't leave them alone after being outside for a few hours.

Officers were able to get the dog into the warmth of their vehicle and transported her to Indianapolis Animal Care Services.

"She was a friendly girl," IMPD posted on Facebook.

IMPD Southeast District officers responded 2900 S Pennsylvania St early Sunday morning on a report of a citizen who...

Posted by IMPD News on Sunday, January 14, 2024

Police are sharing a reminder to bring pets inside and keep a close eye on them so they can't get loose out into the cold.

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