Manchester, Tenn.

Coffee County Animal Control (CCAC) warns pet owners in Tennessee that pets can die of heat exhaustion during a heat wave if left in direct sunlight or without water and shade. The agency emphasizes that dog houses, especially plastic ones, can act as 'easy bake-ovens' and will issue animal cruelty citations for failing to protect pets. CCAC also urges residents to report animals in danger, citing a past incident where a dog died due to lack of shade and water.