A Coachella Valley Chihuahua miraculously survived after being left in the car in 90-degree weather. How did he do it? A crate filled with frozen burritos and ice-cream cones, that’s how.
“It really was so bizarre that the dog was not suffering,” registered veterinary technician Emily Vialpando said in a statement sent to KNX. “Upon examination, he didn’t exhibit any signs consistent with heat stress.”
The 3-year-old pup was found inside a black Escalade parked at the Palm Desert-based zoo. In his crate were two frozen burritos and five, wrapped, drumstick-shaped ice cream cones.
Chihuahua survives with frozen burritos, ice-cream cones Photo credit Courtesy: Riverside County Animal Services
Animal Services Officer Daniel Mora says the interior of the SUV was 104 degrees. Mora opened the car, and quickly put the panting dog in his car with the air conditioner blasting and transported him to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms for a veterinary examination.
Animal Services Director Julie Bank said she can appreciate the ingenuity of using frozen items to provide a cooling effect for a pet, but she advised against such practices.
“It’s not a laughing matter if the pet suffered or, even worse, perished from being left in a car for who knows how long,” Bank said. “Our advice is always to leave your pet at home when running errands or visiting attractions.”
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