Anyone who’s experienced Arizona heat knows how brutal it can be \u2014 apparently, one dog owner didn\u2019t get the memo.<\/p>\n
On May 29, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) got a call about a dog left outside in 99\u00b0F heat, tied with a short rope, with no shade or water. When investigators arrived, they found a nursing mother chained to a metal fence, trying to avoid the scorching 133\u00b0F pavement. Even worse, she had been painted with leopard-print spots.<\/p>\n
Despite the cruelty, the dog was incredibly sweet. AHS gave her water and comfort, then located her nine three-week-old puppies inside the house, separated from her.<\/p>\n
Realizing they couldn\u2019t provide proper care, the owner surrendered the dogs. Now named Rainbow Brite, the mama and her puppies \u2014 the Sprites \u2014 are recovering at the AHS trauma hospital and resting in a loving foster home.<\/p>\n
The painted spots were likely for looks, part of a troubling TikTok trend where owners dye pets to look like wild animals. Vets warn it\u2019s not just absurd \u2014 it\u2019s harmful.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, thanks to a concerned neighbor and AHS, this dog family now has a second chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Anyone who’s experienced Arizona heat knows how brutal it can be \u2014 apparently, one dog owner didn\u2019t get the memo. On May 29, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) got a call about a dog left outside in 99\u00b0F heat, tied with a short rope, with no shade or water. When investigators arrived, they found a…<\/p>\n