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Nashville animal control warns of heat dangers after dog dies in hot car
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Brendan Tierney , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The dog was left in a vehicle at an Antioch apartment complex where temperatures inside the car reached 140 degrees.
A Nashville man is facing charges after his pit bull died in a parked car. The dog was left in a vehicle at an Antioch apartment complex where temperatures inside the car reached 140 degrees. Metro Animal Care and Control has seen a surge in calls about animals in dangerous heat conditions this week.
The heat wave in the Nashville area has led to an increase in these types of calls. Further details about the incident and the charges against the dog's owner are available from Metro Animal Care and Control and local news sources, including the arrest report and upcoming court appearance.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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