Police rescue 21 dogs from cramped cage in sweltering removal truck (opens original article in a new tab)

Police rescued 33 dogs from a sweltering vehicle in California, with the owner charged with animal cruelty after the dogs were found in poor condition.

• Police rescued 21 dogs from a sweltering U-Haul van in Murrieta, California
• The dogs showed signs of neglect with matted fur and limited food and water
• A suspect was arrested with 21 felony charges of animal cruelty after returning with 12 more dogs in an SUV