Katie Neuman made a daring decision Saturday when she was at Christiana Town Center in Delaware. She was trying to rescue a puppy from the stifling heat. It was 91 degrees that day. But Neuman says it felt like 100 degrees. She walked past a car and heard a noise that almost made her heart stop.
"He was barking and jumping all over the car," says Neuman.
That noise was coming from a Yorkie Chihuahua that someone left alone in a car.
"It seemed like he was very anxious and hot."
Neuman says she rushed into a shoe store nearby hoping they would make an announcement incase the owner was inside but she says they wouldn't.
"I spent about 45 minutes in the store. When I came out and the dog was still in the car but he wasn't jumping around. He was looking lethargic, panting and laying on the seat," Neuman said.
So she waited for another 45 minutes she says, but the owner still hadn't returned. Out of desperation, she pulled the door handle and to her surprise, it was unlocked.
"The puppy jumped out in my arms," said Neuman. "His little heart was racing."
That's when she made the bold decision to leave a note on the car with her number and take the pup home with her to Philadelphia. The owners picked it up the next day. The owners tell Fox 29 they were only in the store for a short time, not two to three hours as Neuman claimed. Neuman said she only gave the dog back after she talked to DE State Police a few hours later.
"Police told me that they would press charges against me for theft for taking the dog out of the car."
Neuman says she stands by everything she did.
"Just for his well being," she said.
The DE SPCA says if you see an animal left alone in a hot car call the SPCA for an animal control officer to come out or call 9-1-1.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:14:32 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:44:29 GMT
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:32:43 GMT
A man and a woman have been arrested for robbing homes of grieving families as they attended funerals. The two heartless suspects were caught during an unrelated traffic stop in Franklin Township.
A man and a woman have been arrested for robbing homes of grieving families as they attended funerals. The two heartless suspects were caught during an unrelated traffic stop in Franklin Township.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:23:37 GMT
The news of James Gandolfini's death shocked fans and fellow actors. Many are questioning if he had been suffering from health problems that lead to his fatal heart attack. Dr. Mike talked to Mike Jerrick
Dr. Mike talked to Mike Jerrick and Sheinelle Jones about his death, the warning signs of a heart attack, and gave an update on Sarah Murnaghan on "Good Day Philadelphia" Thursday.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:22:09 GMT
In the next few days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. This law would prevent the federal government from giving same-sex couples the same
In the next few days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. This law would prevent the federal government from giving same-sex couples the same
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:46:20 GMT
Another spectacular weather day with mostly sunny skies and low humidity. Temperatures top off in the lower 80s. About ten degrees cooler at the shore, with a sea breeze.
The stickies will come back just in time for summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:14:32 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:19:58 GMT
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
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