In a tragic incident in Chester, Delaware County, a dog was found dead after being left outside in dangerously high temperatures for more than eight hours.

The heartbreaking event has sparked outrage among residents and animal advocates, who are calling for immediate action to prevent similar occurrences.

On Monday afternoon, Chester Police were alerted to a distressing situation on the 400 block of East 9th Street.

They arrived around 4 p.m. to discover the lifeless body of a Husky in a vacant lot. The dog, named Dana, had been left chained up outside all day as temperatures soared into the high 80s.

Local animal rescue advocate Krystal Subers, who visited the scene, expressed deep concern over the conditions in which the dog was found. “These dogs get heat stroke, and it can happen very quickly. Sometimes they suffer for a long period of time,” Subers stated.

She noted that photos taken by neighbors over the past few days showed a leash leading from an apartment window and the dog chained to cinder blocks near a dumpster.

Dana’s owner, Eddie, who communicated through a Google translator app, explained that his dog had been sick and vomiting for several days.

According to the source, he kept Dana outside because his apartment lacked air conditioning, and he believed the outdoor environment would be cooler for the ailing dog.

“I didn’t want to have it inside the house because of the heat as I don’t have air conditioning,” Eddie said. He left for work at 8 a.m. and returned at 4 p.m., only to find his beloved pet deceased.

Eddie expressed profound sadness and heartbreak over the loss of Dana. “I don’t want to mistreat animals. I am very sad. The truth is I have treated my dog well,” he added, clearly devastated by the outcome.

The incident has highlighted a significant issue in Chester: the city currently lacks an Animal Control Officer. This position has been vacant since last November, and despite efforts to fill the role, it remains unoccupied.

The absence of an Animal Control Officer likely caused a major delay in response from authorities, contributing to the tragic fate of Dana.

Concerned neighbors and animal advocates are now urging the city to prioritize filling the Animal Control Officer position to ensure swift responses to similar emergencies in the future.

\The community’s outrage underscores the urgent need for proper animal welfare enforcement and the protection of pets in Chester.

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