A heartless act at the MBTA Quincy Adams station has authorities on the hunt for the suspect who left a puppy to shiver in a locked car yesterday. According to police, transit officers responded to reports of a dog left all alone around 12:30 p.m., and firefighters had to be called in to liberate the freezing pup. Posts from the MBTA Transit Police on X, revealed the scene as emergency personnel worked to rescue the animal.
1/18 1230PM #MBTA Quincy Adams TPD Offs respond for a report of a puppy left unattended inside a locked vehicle. QFD assisted in making entry into the vehicle. Puppy turned over to AC and criminal charges will be sought pending investigation.
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) January 19, 2024
Despite the chill, the temperature sat at a bitter 28 degrees, raising concerns for the wellbeing of the puppy trapped within the car's confines. The dog's condition, after being handed over to Quincy Animal Control, is still up in the air. In a statement obtained by Boston 25 News, authorities confirmed that they will be pressing criminal charges against a suspect pending the outcome of their investigation.
The Quincy fire department's intervention to pop the car door open surely spared the canine from greater harm. The specifics of the dog's time inside the vehicle, however, remain unclear, and police have yet to release additional details about the suspect or the ongoing investigation.
This case of apparent neglect has caught the attention of local animal advocates and residents alike, many of whom are calling for strict accountability. The punishment for the suspect, once caught, could set a precedent in the ongoing conversation about animal rights and the responsibilities of pet ownership.
