Portsmouth police handled two separate animal welfare complaints involving dogs reportedly left without proper care.
The first call came from 8th Street, where a caller wanted to report a camper that had dogs inside but no one living in it.
Officers notified Code Enforcement about the camper and said they would also follow up with Animal Control.
Police also responded to Thomas Avenue after a caller reported that a neighbor’s apartment door had been left open. The caller said they spoke with the front desk and were told to close the door, but they were concerned because there was a dog inside the apartment with no food or water.
Officers went to the apartment but received no answer at the door.
According to the report, police did not see an immediate emergency that would allow them to force entry at that time.
Officers advised the caller to contact PMHA or the agency responsible for the apartment complex and report that a dog may have been abandoned inside. They also advised contacting Animal Control.
Both calls are reminders that abandoned or neglected animals can become an emergency quickly, especially in hot weather. Dogs left inside campers, vehicles, or apartments without food, water, ventilation, or someone checking on them may be at serious risk.
Anyone who believes an animal is in immediate danger should call law enforcement or Animal Control and give as much detail as possible, including the location, how long the animal has been there, whether it has food or water, and whether it appears sick, injured, or overheated.